Community resources

If you're in dire need of food, head to this website and you can find the nearest food banks to you and opening times. 

Provides free Saturday lunch using donated food and products - no need to book either which means you can just turn up. 

Drop-in centre providing breakfast and lunch four days a week - also, shower facilities, clothing, a laundry service and toiletries.

Provides a drop-in breakfast and lunch service Monday to Thursday as well as CV writing and IT literacy help. 

See if you're eligible for council tax discounts or benefits as well as getting emergency money or household goods. 

Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm or visit the Citizen Service Point at 100 Temple Street. Open weekdays 9am-5pm, 10am-5pm on Wed. 

Takes 5 mins and is the first step to be able to vote, along with getting a form of ID and finding your polling station. 

No voter ID? Don't worry all you'll need is a recent photo of yourself and your national insurance number to get this free ID.

Don't know your polling station? Just head to the link below, you just need your post code!

For all passport related queries and actions such as getting a new one or reporting one as lost or stolen. 

For all driving related queries and actions such as getting a license and the Highway Code. 

Find a GP using your post code and register with them, book an appointment and get directions. 

For planning bus journeys, viewing live arrivals and timetables this is the place to go. 

Detailed route maps and ticket prices for the main bus company in the area can be found here. 

The ability to choose the quickest or quietest way is what makes this website such a useful cycling tool. 

Plan journeys and book tickets for the suburban and national rail services Bristol has to offer.

Browse destinations, book tickets and plan airport connections for the South West's largest airport. 

Read about proposed transport infrastructure and make suggestions through consultations.