He has also committed to revoke Sunday parking charges and to apply for world heritage status for Clifton Suspension Bridge.

BBC: George Ferguson

The inspiration behind the prize comes from the competition that led to Isambard Kingdom Brunel's design for the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

BBC: Clifton Suspension Bridge

The 13.1-mile (21.1km) route started and finish in Anchor Road and takes runners on a harbourside route, which also passes twice under Brunel's Clifton Suspension Bridge.

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