Why we are making changes
Bristol City Council is asking for your views on the proposed improvements to Park Row, Perry Road, Upper Maudlin Street and Colston Street. At the end of 2020 (14 December 2020 to 24 January 2021) we asked people for their views on suggested improvements to these...More
We are proposing to carry out some highway improvements works on Bathwells Road and Angers Road in Totterdown.
Over the years residents have raised concerns regarding local roads such as Bathwells Road and Angers Road being used as a cut-through from the A4 Bath Road to A37 Wells...More
We are asking for your views on new planning guidance relating to the development of purpose-built student accommodation and other forms of shared living accommodation. The new draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) will support existing and emerging Local Plan policy used to decide...More
Bristol City Council is proposing to create a temporary walking, wheeling, cycling and scooting zone on a section of Abingdon Road (from Moorlands Road to the junction of Acton road) for approximately 40 minutes at school opening and closing times. The scheme would likely run from 08:30 –...More
Bristol, like cities around the world, is facing immense challenges - ecological and climate emergencies, economic inequality, establishing a sustainable recovery from the pandemic and population growth. The city’s population is expected to grow by 20% in the next 20 years, that’s over 70,000...More
Bristol City Council is proposing to create a temporary walking, wheeling, cycling and scooting zone on The Greenway and a section of Cherrytree Crescent. This would involve closing the road to non-essential vehicles for approximately 45 minutes at school opening and closing times. The scheme...More
Bristol City Council is proposing to create a temporary walking, wheeling, cycling and scooting zone on Johnsons Lane, a small section of Johnsons Road and Woodcroft Avenue. This would involve closing the road to non-essential vehicles for approximately 35-45 minutes at school drop-off and pick-up...More
This survey aims to collect the views of parent carers whose children have special educational needs and/or a disability (SEND) and attend a for profit/private or independent school. Bristol is leading a consortium of councils who are developing a framework which will enable us to purchase these...More
The proposed £8.4 million South Bristol Youth Zone is a collaboration with delivery partners OnSide, and local charity and provider, Youth Moves.
Youth Zones can be found across the UK and are affordable, high quality spaces for children and young people (CYP) aged 8 to 19, or under...More
The first assembly session gave participants an introduction to Bristol's assembly and an overview of how an assembly works.
Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees, Deputy Mayor, Cllr Asher Craig and Cllr Paula O’Rourke welcomed assembly members and introduced why the assembly has been called and...More
We recruited 60 assembly members. These members reflected Bristol’s local diversity in terms of age, sex, disability, ethnicity, geography, deprivation, and employment.
Assembly members were provided with everything they need to fully participate in the online...More
The development and delivery of Bristol's Citizens’ Assembly has been overseen and supported by a voluntary advisory group.
What is the role of the Advisory Group?
The advisory group provided an independent voice and advice on the citizens’ assembly process so that:...More
The second assembly session saw participants divided into three groups, looking at three topics:
Climate change
Health
Transport
Climate change:
Simeran Bachra, UK Cities Manager, CDP
Health:
Sally Hogg, Consultant...More
An interactive mapping tool has been launched to capture the public’s views on possible changes to improve walking and cycling in Bristol. The public can add their comments and ideas to the map online. This could include identifying locations for cycle hangars on certain roads to increase...More
The public engagement programme that will help inform the future of Western Harbour has started.
The ‘Harbour Hopes’ creative engagement programme will start a citywide conversation on the future of Western Harbour, the regeneration area centred around Cumberland Basin, to explore...More
People in Bristol have unequal access to nutritious, affordable and sustainably sourced food. Food inequality has been made worse by COVID-19 and is further threatened by impacts of Brexit and climate change. It is people who are already most disadvantaged who will feel the impacts of food...More
The council have secured funding to provide an improvement scheme for the Broom Hill mini roundabout junction on the B4058 and any related traffic managment and / or highway measures. The funding has been put in place to meet planning conditions of the 350 new homes that were built as part of...More
Sex establishments include sex shops, sexual entertainment venues, and sex cinemas. You can find more information about what these are here . The number and type of sex establishments permitted in various parts of Bristol are defined in a Sex Establishment Policy.
The current...More
Every February, the council sets a budget for the next year which details how much money we will be able to spend on each of the services the council provides.
We are consulting on options for the level of Council Tax next year (from April 2022-March 2023) to help cover some of...More
This is an opportunity to decide our key priorities for providing and maintaining council homes in Bristol for the next 30 years. We want to do this with as much input as possible from residents, councillors, colleagues and other organisations we work with.
We own and manage over...More
We are asking residents, businesses and anyone who enjoys Cotham Hill to comment on three possible permanent schemes.
Over the summer, the council provided more space for walking and cycling on our streets to support social distancing during COVID-19. This included installing two...More
What do you want to see built at Knowle West Health Park?
Earlier this year, the council launched a consultation on proposals for new housing in Knowle West, including an initial vision for Knowle West Health Park.
Having considered the feedback from this...More
We are proposing to carry out some proposed road safety improvement works at the crossroad junction with Kellaway Avenue and Wellington Hill.
The traffic signals at this junction need replacing due to their age and condition. The current layout also only provides pedestrian crossings...More
1. Local Authorities are required to publish schemes for financing schools setting out the financial relationship between them and the schools they maintain. Bristol’s current scheme was last updated in May 2017.
2. Changes to the scheme can be initiated by the LA or be directed...More
Bristol City Council owns nine leisure centres and swimming pools located across Bristol. The council also helps to fund the City of Bristol Gymnastics Centre, the Bristol Brunel Academy Fitness Suite and eight school leisure facilities that the public can use.
Bristol City Council...More
Bristol City Council Housing Delivery Service, is looking to redevelop a former garage court site, situated on the intersection of Clifton Road and West Street in Bedminster.
The intention is to provide ‘move on’ accommodation, enabling people who are homeless to have a home...More
Community buildings offer a focal point for the community. This past year they have been at the heart of the COVID pandemic response.
Community buildings can help to lead the way on energy efficiency in their communities and be part of helping achieve city wide net zero carbon...More
Funding has been allocated by local area committee to install traffic calming on Hillside Road with the aim of reducing vehicle speeds and improving safety for all.
The proposals include;
Speed cushions along Hillside Road and Kingsway Avenue at key...More
Funding has been allocated by local area committee to provide a safe pedestrian crossing point of Canford Lane. The current proposal is for a new zebra crossing of Canford Lane just to the east of the main entrance to Canford Crematorium and Cemetery. There is no current existing...More
As we emerge from the pandemic the effects of isolation on our young people, especially those in more disadvantaged communities, is apparent.
Children and young people (CYP) in Bristol need us to invest in their futures. They need a place that helps them to learn new...More