Carla Denyer · Green Party of England and Wales
South West, England
: 62,735
Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Bristol West.
One of the youngest constituencies — median age 27.
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Carla Denyer
Green Party of England and WalesCarla Denyer is the Green Party MP for Bristol Central, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She currently undertakes the roles of Green Spokesperson (Immigration), Green Spokesperson (Energy and Net Zero), Green Spokesperson (Science, Innovation and Technology), and Green Spokesperson (Women and Equalities).
Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have voluntarily stopped eating and drinking. The amendment aimed to close a potential loophole where a person might use self-starvation to meet the terminal illness criteria they would not otherwise meet.
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A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review. Won by Green in its first election in 2024. Centred on Bristol. Population 80,987, notably young (median age 27 vs 41 nationally), highly educated (55% degree-holders). 6,510 businesses.
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£33,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£48,600
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
6,510
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
29
13 primary, 5 secondary, 11 other
Total Income Tax▼
£423m
from 45,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,740
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£9,440
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
54.7
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
78.5%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city — 93,640 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
14 councillors across 7 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley | Green Party of England and Wales | Abdul Malik | May 2024 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Izzy Russell | May 2024 | |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Tim Wye | May 2024 | |
| Central | Green Party of England and Wales | Ani Stafford-Townsend | May 2024 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Sibusiso Tshabalala | May 2024 | |
| Clifton | Green Party of England and Wales | Jerome Thomas | May 2024 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Paula O'Rourke | May 2024 | |
| Clifton Down | Green Party of England and Wales | George Simon Calascione | May 2024 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Serena Ralston | May 2024 | |
| Cotham | Green Party of England and Wales | Guy Poultney | May 2024 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Mohamed Alaaeldin Yousif Makawi | May 2024 | |
| Hotwells Harbourside | Green Party of England and Wales | Patrick McAllister | May 2024 |
| Redland | Green Party of England and Wales | Fi Hance | May 2024 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Martin Stephen Fodor | May 2024 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 24,539 | 56.6% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 14,132 | 32.6% |
| Con | 1,998 | 4.6% | |
| Ref | 1,338 | 3.1% | |
| LD | 1,162 | 2.7% | |
| Ind | 196 | 0.5% |
Carla Denyer has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
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Bristol City Council is consulting renters on a new Private Rented Sector Strategy to address the housing crisis, with renters paying an average of 45% of income to landlords. The consultation runs until 26 April and seeks input on affordability, competition, and precarity in the rental market, alongside upcoming government Renters Rights Act protections.
Bristol Airport lost a legal challenge against Welsh Government's £205 million subsidy to Cardiff Airport, with the Competition Appeal Tribunal ruling the subsidy was lawful. The ruling represents a significant defeat for Bristol Airport's expansion plans and has generated mixed local reaction, with some Bristol residents expressing preference for Cardiff Airport's services.
A man was jailed for ten months after being arrested for disruptive and abusive behaviour on a Ryanair flight from Krakow to Bristol Airport in November 2024. The incident forced the pilot to abort a landing approach, and the defendant received an indefinite ban from flying to/from Bristol Airport upon release.
Renowned food critic Jay Rayner has praised Bristol's independent restaurant scene in his latest review, highlighting two establishments (Other on Cannon Street and Ragù at Wapping Wharf) and suggesting the city may be the best in the UK for indie dining. The review celebrates Bristol's food culture and the quality of local chefs and venues.
A student lifestyle article highlighting summer activities and venues in Bristol, including picnics on the Downs, walks to Clifton, pub culture on King Street, and summer festivals like Love Saves the Day and Stokes Croft Block Party.
Whitchurch Athletics Track in south Bristol, a historic facility that trained Olympic athletes, faces demolition as part of the Hengrove Park housing development. A campaign backed by 6,000+ petition signatures and a council motion seeks a 'creative solution' to preserve the track while allowing housing construction, citing accessibility concerns for disadvantaged youth and disabled athletes in south Bristol.
A Bristol food blogger has identified a trend of London-based restaurant chains clustering in central Bristol's Corn Street area, dubbing it 'Little London' and launching a campaign encouraging locals to patronise independent, Bristol-based alternatives instead. The article discusses concerns about chain dominance, their algorithmic visibility advantages, and the impact on local economy and Bristol's distinctive identity.
Three men from Bristol have been charged with 27 burglaries across the South West, including offences in Bedminster, Hartcliffe, and surrounding areas. The arrests follow an investigation by Avon and Somerset Police into 'car key' burglaries at residential and commercial properties between November 2025 and April 2026.
A new true-crime podcast series called 'Bristol: It's Criminal' explores the city's dark historical stories, including tales of Blackbeard, the first execution at Bristol New Gaol, and a fatal lion attack at a travelling zoo. The podcast is created by members of Show of Strength Theatre Company and tells stories through street performances.
A bin lorry caught fire on Stapleton Road in Bristol this morning, likely caused by a battery or gas canister incorrectly disposed of in household waste. The crew safely emptied the load and firefighters extinguished the blaze; Bristol Waste has issued a public warning about proper battery disposal.
Bristol residents express frustration with the city's inadequate public transport system, with fewer than half able to reach the city centre within 30 minutes compared to nearly three-quarters in comparable European cities. The West of England Combined Authority has unveiled transport proposals that may not commence until 2030, prompting calls for faster action rather than further consultations.
David Cemlyn, a prominent Bristol community advocate, allotment enthusiast, and TV presenter, has died after a long illness. His funeral celebrated his life with vegetables instead of flowers, reflecting his passion for growing food and community activism, including his notable 2008 protest against council removal of Victorian lampposts.
Bristol Airport has lost a legal challenge against the Welsh Government's £205 million subsidy to Cardiff Airport. The Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled the subsidy was lawful, despite Bristol Airport serving more South Welsh passengers and arguing the subsidy breached competition rules.
Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust is launching an appeal to locate the original 1837 architectural plans for the cemetery's Grade II-listed Victorian gates designed by Charles Underwood. The search is part of a £40,000 restoration campaign, with the trust seeking help from the public to find historical documents that may be held in family archives or business records.
Bristol City Council is planning a central heat network zone that would force buildings to connect to district heating systems, part of the government's decarbonisation push. The policy aims to reduce fossil fuel use but raises concerns about connection costs, affordability impacts, and consumer bill uncertainty.
Over 200 pupils from 13 schools across the South West participated in the T1 MegaFest rugby festival at Bristol Bears' High Performance Centre, organised by Cabot Learning Federation in partnership with Bristol Bears. The event featured professional players, focused on inclusive skill development and values rather than pure competition, and promoted the new T1 non-contact rugby format launched globally in 2024.
Bristol City Council has implemented a new rule limiting dog walkers to four dogs per walk in all parks, effective April 1st. Professional dog-walkers and a 600+ person petition argue this is unsustainable, citing insurance standards of up to six dogs and requesting proportionate rules that vary by park size.
A London-based developer, Yara Capital, proposes building 275 co-living units and flexible workspace on an underutilised brownfield site in Old Market, near Newtown Park. The project forms part of a larger trend of co-living developments across Bristol, with the developer currently seeking community feedback before submitting a planning application to Bristol City Council.
Bristol hospitals are managing disruption from a six-day doctors' strike beginning April 7, with resident doctors in the Bristol Medical Association walking out over pay, job availability, and working conditions. The NHS has implemented contingency plans to minimise patient impact, though some treatments and diagnoses are expected to be delayed.
Bristol City Council has approved a £15 million regional cycling centre in Lawrence Weston, featuring a 1km racing track and training facilities. The project has generated controversy over access fees, loss of green space, and wildlife impact, with Green councillors opposing it while Labour and other parties supported it as beneficial infrastructure for a deprived area.
Yassin Mohamud, a Green councillor for Lawrence Hill, has been elected as Bristol City Council's next Lord Mayor, taking office in May. He brings experience addressing housing issues, community inequalities, and safety concerns across Bristol neighbourhoods.
Stephen Blofield, 61, was sentenced to 10 months in jail after becoming severely intoxicated on a Ryanair flight descending into Bristol Airport in November, abusing passengers and crew, forcing the pilot to abort a landing. The incident resulted in significant delays and disruption, with Blofield having a lengthy criminal history and underlying mental health and alcohol issues.
An economics opinion piece argues that improving public transport alone will not solve UK regional growth problems, using Bristol as a key example. The author contends that the real issue is institutional failures (university commercialisation, visa policy, regulatory environment) rather than transport infrastructure, and that cities like Bristol need to focus on creating economic centres that can then fund better transport.
Bristol Zoo's remaining gorillas have been relocated to a larger, improved habitat at the Bristol Zoo Project in North Bristol, with the group arriving in February and the new African Forest enclosure opening to the public last week. The move represents a significant upgrade with an enclosure roughly 450% larger than their previous Victorian-era home, though one elderly gorilla, Jock, was euthanized due to health complications.
Planning approval has been granted for the £350m Temple Island regeneration scheme in Bristol, which will transform a former diesel depot into a mixed-use development with 520 homes, offices, commercial space, and a hotel near Temple Meads station. The project, funded by L&G and designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid, addresses Bristol's housing shortage and supports the wider Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone regeneration.
Bristol City Council has launched an Independent Travel Training scheme to help young people with SEND build confidence and independence using public transport. The programme has already supported over 40 referrals and has demonstrable benefits for participants like 15-year-old Keyon, while also delivering potential cost savings of over £100,000 in home-to-school transport arrangements.
Bristol City Council is conducting a public consultation on the city's private rented sector crisis, seeking input from renters on affordability, conditions, and tenant protections. With over 25% of Bristol residents renting privately (120,000+ people) and rents consuming 45% of average incomes, the council is developing a new Private Rented Sector Strategy to address these challenges alongside upcoming Renters' Rights Act changes.
Bristol City Council has approved a 'blue green strategy' to create a network of woodland and river paths connecting the city, addressing climate resilience, biodiversity, and public health. However, campaigners say the plan lacks ambition and fails to prioritize improvements in central Bristol where significant new housing is planned.
Baby Bank Bristol has partnered with North Bristol NHS Trust to provide 'emergency newborn bundles' containing essentials for new mothers and babies at Southmead Hospital. This is a British first initiative addressing the growing cost-of-living pressures on families with newborns, particularly those on benefits or experiencing poverty, homelessness, or crisis situations.
Bristol is experiencing significant commercial investment with numerous new retail, dining, and hospitality venues opening throughout 2025-2026, including major fashion brands (Uniqlo, Sephora), Michelin-starred restaurants, independent businesses, and a luxury 5-star hotel. This represents positive economic activity and revitalisation of the city centre and local neighbourhoods.
Dr Stella Clarke CBE, a pioneering community leader who founded housing initiatives in Bristol and was the first woman chair of council at the University of Bristol, has died aged 94. Her work included establishing the Brighton Street Project women's refuge in St Pauls and the Community Self Build Agency, which became a model for housing schemes across the UK.
Bristol Charities, a 600-year-old local charity, has committed £10 million over five years to tackle structural inequality across the city, focusing on community hubs in deprived areas, mission-led housing for vulnerable groups, and a regional food/goods redistribution hub. The initiative targets the 10% most deprived postcodes in Bristol and aims to create lasting system-level change.
An opinion piece proposing that Bristol should create and celebrate a moveable feast day for St Jordan of Bristol, the city's patron saint, to be held on the first sunny Saturday of spring. The article argues this could boost the hospitality industry and create a unique cultural celebration for the city.
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