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DS Risk Warning: Extinction Rebellion Summer Uprising

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Hello all,
Bristol is one of 5 cities where protest will take place next week. NB: On the basis of information available there will be substantial disruption.
It is said that action will commence at 10 am with a week long occupation of Bristol Bridge from Monday 15th July. However, it appears in the light of this the council will be formally closing it with the Police before hand.
College Green will be a target on Tuesday 16th and again on Friday 19th. 
The Ministry of Defence in Stoke Gifford will be a potential target too.
Castle Park and College Green may become encampments
It should be noted that although there will be the above focus points there will also be other groups taking action elsewhere in the city over the week. These locations are not advertised.
There will be a youth focus on Tuesday and Friday at College Green. Students and Pupils may absent themselves to attend. The Police have pointed out that in doing so they then take personal responsibility for themselves along with their parents.
I am advised that unless there are life and limb issues, unacceptable behaviour or critical/major incidents, the Police will maintain order but do not intend removing protesters from the roads.
As we know, road disruption in the city centre then radiates back out on the main routes in to Bristol and can then impact the M4 and M5 and more very quickly. 
Please be aware, therefore, that:
* There will be substantial disruption to those of you operating in and around the city centre from first thing on Monday 15th
* Main arterial routes will soon be impacted so public and private vehicle transport will be affected and inevitably then adjoining more minor routes, etc, as avoidance tactics are tried. Staff arrival times may be affected
* Off site visit planning to the city needs to be reviewed now and those contingency plans dusted off. Could you visit somewhere else if necessary?
* Meetings will be affected
* Calls to the emergency services may take longer/resources could take longer to reach their destination. Where will you shelter if you can't return to your building quickly?
Inevitably there will be other consequences too and we will need to be vigilant and as light on our feet as possible so we can respond as effectively as possible in the circumstances.
We'll keep a close eye on developments and update you as regularly as possible.

Bill

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