Bristol leader won't give up despite low turnout

Bristol City Council leader Barbara Janke vowed not to give up on Lawrence Weston on Monday night after only four residents showed up to a public meeting.

The meeting, held at the Rock Community Centre at St Peter's Church Hall in Ridingleaze, was arranged to give people a chance to raise concerns with the councillors.

Mrs Janke was joined by the Liberal Democrat-run executive member for transport and sustainable development, Councillor Jon Rogers and Simon Rayner, a local Lib Dem campaigner.

A spokesperson for the Lib Dem group on the council had said if it was successful similar meetings would be held elsewhere in the city.

Mrs Janke said afterwards: "We would have hoped to see more people but hopefully we can build on this. We want to hear what people have to say in this area."

The people who did attend asked about issues including jobs, housing and education.