We were the only city to get lumbered with a mayor. I was initially please that the mayor we got was at least not some party political tool, and actually independent.

As a cyclist I approve of some- but NOT all- of his policies. New cycle lanes? Brilliant. Metrobus? Not so much. RPZ? It's nice to be able to actually park outside my house (well, unless City are playing at home...) but I resent having to pay for the privilege!

Bristol is not a city suited to driving in the centre in the rush hour. It is gridlocked regardless of anything the Council or mayor might be doing. And yet thousands of motorists still flock to the centre each rush hour, then wonder why they end up stuck in traffic and can't move.

Bristol is the perfect storm of rubbish roads, rubbish public transport, and stupid one way systems, bus lanes and pedestrianized areas. It was like this before Ferguson was elected mayor. It will be like this when the next fool gets elected.

On topic- he does wear red trousers, and looks a bit of a tit doing so.