We are seeking your views on how the 20mph speed limit operates in practice. The aim of the 20mph review is to identify whether any localised adjustments are needed to the 20mph speed limit across the City in order to improve its effectiveness.
In each area there are a number of roads that...More
The four local authorities who jointly commission the Sensory Support Service (Bath and North-East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire) are working to redesign the service. the views of everyone who uses or has used or who has a interest in the service are very important....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 policy came into force...More
Bristol City Council is planning to introduce new Traffic Regulation Orders for surrounding highways and the introduction of car parking charges at Blaise Castle Estate and Oldbury Court Estate.
In order to implement this regulation, there is a need to make changes to the traffic...More
Based on the feedback from the first stage of the Targeted Short Breaks consultation which closed on 1 June 2018, we are consulting you again with some new proposals. Some of the proposals from phase 1 have not changed.
We have kept the same questions for proposals which have not changed and...More
Community groups can apply for the designation of a Neighbourhood (Planning) Area and apply to be designated as the Neighbourhood (Planning) Forum for that area. A designated Neighbourhood (Planning) Forum will then be able to prepare a Neighbourhood Development Plan or Neighbourhood Development...More
Bristol City Council has a statutory responsibility to provide a range of short breaks (previously known as respite). This is set out in our Short Breaks Statement jointly developed with Bristol Parent Carers. Our Targeted Short Breaks services contracts for children and young people up to age...More
We are a group of LGBT+ young people who want to plan a conference on the 21st May 2018
The theme for the conference is education and looking at the progress we have made since the repeal of Section 28 in 2003.
Local Government Act 1988 - Section 28:
“A local authority shall not...More
The Council adopted legislation in 2012 which gave it the ability to control and regulate Sex Establishments. A policy was developed at that time and the Council is now reviewing it.
This questionnaire will be used to inform the draft policy, and a further consultation on the draft policy will...More
Bristol City Council and its partners have high aspirations for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Bristol’s Education, Health and Care professionals are seeking to improve the way we work together, and with parents and carers, to ensure that...More
Bristol City Council has drafted a City Centre Framework document for consultation. The Framework sets out aspirations for how people access and move around the City Centre. It also covers new development and enhancing public spaces, with a focus on Bristol Shopping Quarter, Old City, Castle...More
Community groups can apply for the designation of a Neighbourhood Planning Area and apply to be designated as the Neighbourhood Planning Forum for that area. A designated Neighbourhood Planning Forum will then be able to prepare a Neighbourhood Development Plan or Neighbourhood Development...More
This consultation is now closed and your feedback is being analysed.
We consulted on the council's proposal to introduce an Additional Licensing scheme for houses in multiple occupation in the 12 wards that make up central Bristol – Ashley, Bishopston & Ashley Down, Central, Clifton, Clifton...More
The consultation on the new Urban Living SPD has now closed. The SPD adds further detail to a new Urban Living policy in the Bristol Local Plan which is being consulted upon at the same time. You can view the video on the Urban Living SPD below:
The Urban Living SPD consultation...More
The Bristol Local Plan Review will update existing policies for deciding planning applications, guiding development in the city over the next twenty years, building a better Bristol. The reviewed Local Plan will help deliver the new homes and jobs we need, shape our city for the future and...More
Bristol City Council is responsible for setting the school term and holiday dates for all Community and Voluntary Controlled schools in the city. This consultation includes the proposed dates for the 2019/20 school year.
Term 1: Monday 2nd September 2019 to Friday 25th October 2019 (40 School...More
Bristol’s Children and Families Partnership are developing a Bristol Children’s Charter which will set out the City’s commitment to children & young people and our pledge to children in the city.
The Children’s Charter is intended to complement existing strategies and initiatives. The...More
The overall aim of the Childcare Development and Sustainability Service is to improve outcomes for families, children and young people in Bristol through access to high quality, sustainable and affordable childcare provision.
This Service will help us fulfil our statutory duties in relation to...More
Bristol City Council has a statutory responsibility to provide a range of short breaks (previously known as respite). This is set out in our Short Breaks Statement jointly developed with Bristol Parent Carers (BPC). Our Targeted Short Breaks services contracts for children and young people up to...More
National planning policy requires local authorities to carry out an assessment of the needs for sports and recreational facilities. Information gained from the assessments should then be used to determine what open space, sports and recreational provision is required in the area. Bristol and...More
Bristol City Council is responsible for setting the admission arrangements for all Community and Voluntary Controlled schools in the city. This consultation includes the proposed new intake oversubscription criteria and co-ordinated admission schemes for the 2019/20 school year.
Also included...More
The four West of England Councils – Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire – have prepared a Joint Spatial Plan (JSP) for the West of England. Its purpose is to provide a strategic, overarching vision and framework to help deliver the number of...More
The kiosk in St George Park currently provides limited opening times and limited selections of items for the public. This is an opportunity to look at how the kiosk is used and how a kiosk might be used in the future. More
Bristol City Council is remodelling its Children’s Centres following a significant reduction in Government funding. Despite this the city will continue to offer a popular and well-evidenced service, with Children’s Centres delivering a strong integrated offer of early education, health and...More
The Communities of Lockleaze, Horfield and Cheswick Village and the surrounding area are invited to participate in a series of engagement events this autumn as work starts to develop housing proposals for the first of the two priority sites in Lockleaze.
Following a consultation event on 4 th ...More