The Quarry Road footbridge was opened again last week, this time by the University deputy Vice-Chancellor. Having been to the first bridge opening with local residents and walkers, I could hardly refuse this invite with a buffet lunch included.

While on the bridge (with fewer guests that the first photo – above) the deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof Kevin Edge spoke about the University’s commitment to access around the campus, with the bridge and recent path improvements to the North, completing a circular walking route around the Claverton campus.

Prof Edge will also be chairing the new University-Residents Forum which I have set up, meeting three times per year to discuss issues of neighbourliness. Details of this will be resolved at the public meeting for the University masterplan later this month.