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.
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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
We are consulting on proposals for a residential development of approximately 140 homes on the Dovercourt Depot site in the residential area of Lockleaze, off Dovercourt Road. Please share your views to help us shape this Outline Planning stage.
This is the second round of public...More
The Corporate Strategy describes our vision for the council, the services we deliver, and what we want to achieve with our partners in Bristol and beyond. The strategy sets out our main priorities for the coming five years, and it informs everything the council does and how we plan for the...More
Working with a multi-disciplinary design team, Bristol City Council is bringing forward plans to transform the former New Fosseway School site, the land to the rear of New Fosseway Road, Hengrove.
We carried out an initial stage of local engagement earlier this year....More
Alternative Learning Provision (ALP) is where children and young people can receive an education if they aren’t able to remain in school some or all of the time. This can be for health reasons, exclusion, or because they need some additional support. Bristol’s vision is for ALP that helps...More
Artist's impression of proposed site
Bristol City Council is proposing to develop the former garage site next to Bell Close, behind Bishop Manor Road, in Horfield.
The intention is to deliver 9 affordable homes on this site and we are exploring opportunities for...More
Bristol City Council’s new build development team is developing a residential planning application for the former Greville Elderly Persons Home (EPH) site on Lacey Road, Stockwood.
The intention is to deliver 100% affordable housing on this site, the actual split of the...More
Bristol City Council is reviewing the care and support services delivered in Extra Care Housing (ECH) that are funded by the council’s Adult Social Care budget. The council is looking at what services are delivered and how the council would like to commission (buy) these services in the future....More
The statue of Edward Colston was pulled down on 7 June 2020 during a Black Lives Matter protest in Bristol.
One year on, the statue now forms part of a new display at M Shed to start a city-wide conversation about its future. The statue is on display alongside a selection of placards from...More
One of the requirements of the Gambling Act 2005 is for the council to produce a Statement of Gambling Policy setting out how gambling will be regulated in Bristol.
The Gambling Act requires local authorities to review their policy every three years.
The current...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
This consultation includes the proposed dates for the 2022/23 school year.
Term 1: Thursday 1st September 2022 to Friday 21st October 2022 (37 School Days)
Term 2: Monday 31st October 2022 to Friday 16th December 2022 (35 School Days)
Term 3: Tuesday 3rd...More
We are asking businesses, residents and anyone who enjoys Greville Road to make suggestions on how to make walking and cycling easier and how to improve the general street environment.
You can take part by following the link at the bottom of this page.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions the...More
Bristol City Council is seeking your views on a proposal to introduce additional licensing for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and selective licensing for other privately rented properties in some wards of Bristol – Bedminster, Brislington West and Horfield (Additional only).
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The proposal is for a residential development on the Dovercourt Depot site in Lockleaze. It is currently used by the Council’s Parks department and Highways department for storage.
The development proposals provide between 120 – 150 affordable and market value homes.
Please view the...More
Bristol City Council is inviting feedback on proposals for the future of the Childcare Development and Sustainability Service (CDSS). The proposals are outlined in our draft commissioning strategy , which sets out how and why the council plans to continue to commission the service and...More
It is our vision through the application of this strategy to increase the identification and recognition of children and young people in caring roles in Bristol. Also, where identified, those young carers/young adult carers are able to receive practical support to minimise the negative effects...More
The assembly has produced 17 recommendations to take forward. Each recommendation has a rationale and there are a total of 82 associated actions to:
rapidly reduce the impact of our homes on climate change
make changes to our neighbourhoods to make traveling...More
Bristol City Council’s housing delivery team is looking at early designs for new homes on a small site located at Marshall Walk at the corner of Inns Court Avenue , in Knowle West. This project will showcase high quality, sustainable apartments. It is part of a wider scheme to use new...More
Why are we consulting?
Bristol City Council’s Housing Delivery Team are developing planning applications for two sites known as the Hengrove Bookends site. The two sites, called the Hengrove Bookends, are located off Hengrove Boulevard, between the existing...More
Working with a multi-disciplinary design team, Bristol City Council is bringing forward plans to deliver new homes on land within Knowle West Health Park.
We are still at a very early stage in the process, where the design team is looking at previous studies and work done to date, and...More
Working with a multi-disciplinary design team, Bristol City Council is bringing forward plans to transform the Cameron Centre and former Police Station site in Lockleaze.
We are still at a very early stage in the process, where the design team is looking at previous studies and work done...More
Working with a multi-disciplinary design team, Bristol City Council is bringing forward plans to transform the former New Fosseway School site, the land to the rear of New Fosseway Rd, Hengrove.
We are still at a very early stage in the process, where the design team is looking at previous...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
Bristol City Council’s housing delivery team is looking at early designs for new affordable homes on a small site located at 190-196 Romney Avenue.
The council is partnering with Bristol Housing Festival , Modulous and AHR architects to develop this project, which...More
Bristol City Council is consulting on a number of changes to hackney carriage and private hire Licensing in Bristol. We are inviting views from the Taxi and Private Hire trade, people and groups representing the trade and its customers as well as members of the public. The proposals include:
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We are asking businesses, residents and anyone who enjoys Mina Road to make suggestions on how to make walking and cycling easier and how to improve the general street environment.
You can take part by following the link at the bottom of this page.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions the team...More
We are asking businesses, residents and anyone who enjoys Redcliff Mead Lane and Prewett Street to make suggestions on how to make walking and cycling easier and how to improve the general street environment.
You can take part by following the link at the bottom of this page.
Due to...More
Bristol City Council has allo cated funding to introduce tr affic calming at Hengrove Lane, between Hengrove Farm Lane and Wells Road.
The proposals involve a series of 6 speed cushions (double sets) at Hengrove Lane – i.e. a continuation of those at Walsh Ave. The purpose of the...More