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
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 increase next year (from April 2021-March 2022) to help cover some...More
This is our annual survey asking what is important in making Bristol a good place to live, and what aspects of living in Bristol people are most and least satisfied with.
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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
Bristol City Council and the Environment Agency are working together to deliver a long-term plan to better protect homes and businesses from flooding and enhance the river for all.
Bristol was built on the River Avon, and as a result became a gateway to the world. Our city grew and prospered...More
ORIGINAL CONTENT
Bristol City Council has allocated funding for the improvement of road safety – with emphasis on the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, at the mini roundabout which forms the junction between Zetland Road, Redland Road and South Road.
The scheme aims to make...More
Forward - Councillor Asher Craig, Deputy Mayor with responsibility for Communities, Equalities and Public Health
I am delighted to be introducing the consultation on the proposed second round of the successful Bristol Impact Fund programme 2021 - 2025.
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Air pollution has been a problem in Bristol and many UK cities for a long time. Bristol City Council has a moral and legal duty to ensure the city’s air quality meets legal limits of air pollution in the shortest possible time.
In 2019, we consulted on two options to...More
We are now recruiting to the citizens’ assembly. We have invited people from 12,000 randomly chosen addresses across Bristol to formally register their interest. Everyone in Bristol has an equal chance of receiving one of these invitation letters.
When the registration period closes on 7...More
Claremont School and Bristol City Council are working on a capital programme to redevelop the Claremont School site in Henleaze. The proposals, which will address the current building suitability issues and deteriorating condition, are to retain and refurbish Claremont House and demolish the...More
We know this is another survey, but we are making sure that adults talk to you about and hear what you think and how you feel. It’s important to have your voices heard, especially as this will affect young people, so have your voices heard.
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This is a survey for expectant parents and parents/carers of children aged 0-5 years.
A group of parents (including young parents) have developed this survey to gather the views and experiences of expectant parents and parents/ carers of children aged 0-5. We want to know how you and...More
In the climate topic, members heard about the impact of homes on climate change and took time to discuss this together and make recommendations about what should happen.
How do we rapidly reduce the impact of our homes on climate change?
See the full list of speakers here
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The assembly heard evidence on health inequalities from a broad range of speakers with research and lived experience perspectives to focus on how they could tackle these in Bristol.
How should we tackle health inequalities in Bristol?
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Assembly participants took a deep dive into the transport topic and heard speakers outline what changes we can make in ou r neighbourhoods to make travel easier healthier and better for the environment.
What changes should we make to our neighbourhoods to make how we travel easier,...More
The last full review of the Shirehampton Conservation Area was conducted in 1993; reassessment of its special character and boundaries is overdue. In 2006, English Heritage published Guidance on Conservation Area Appraisals detailing best practice on conducting an assessment of an...More
Bristol City Council is consulting on a Public Space Protection Order for Dog Control.
A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) bans or restricts certain acts or behaviour in a specific area. They’re used in areas where certain behaviour is having a negative effect on the quality of...More
The council has committed to better connect people to accessible and affordable leisure facilities so they can be active and lead healthier lives.
This commitment has seen us invest heavily in south Bristol facilities including Hengrove Leisure Centre.
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Bristol City Council is responsible for licensing and regulating businesses where there is the sale of alcohol, provision of regulated entertainment or the provision of late night refreshment. This normally covers businesses such as pubs, clubs, restaurants, hotels, off licences and late...More
It is vitally important that we all help to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus, as Bristol tries to recover from lockdown. COVID-19 infections are now rising again, and this could lead to a local lockdown in affected parts of the city.
The purpose of this short survey is to understand...More
Bristol City Council is proposing to reorganise C of E primary school provision in Bristol city centre. The proposals are to close St Michael’s on the Mount and St George Primary Schools and open a combined school on the site of St Michael’s. The new school is proposed to open on 1st...More
The Broad Plain strategy area is undergoing rapid social and economic change as new development transforms the area into a flatted, residential quarter. The public realm strategy focusses on the area bounded by Temple Way, Old Market Street, Midland Road, New Kingsley Road/Horton Street and Avon...More
For further information on the Bristol Citizens' Assembly, please go to the Bristol Citizens' Assembly website.
Overview
COVID-19 has caused great disruption to our lives and livelihoods. As the city recovers we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to think about what kind of...More
We want to hear your ideas for improvements to the A37/A4018 transport corridor. The corridor starts in Stockwood and travels along the A37 through Knowle and Totterdown into the central area calling at Temple Meads. It then heads north along the A4018 and travels into Henleaze, Southmead and...More
We sought views earlier this year on a new draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) relating to the development of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). This guidance will support existing Local Plan policy used to decide planning applications for this type of accommodation. The policy aims...More
There are a number of Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) across the city which are valid until 19th October 2020.
They are an area based order intended to deal with a particular nuisance or problem that is detrimental to an areas use. They are intended to ensure that the area can...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
Bristol City Council has a responsibility to arrange good quality care and support services for people who are eligible for Local Authority support. Some people receive care and support in their own home and this service is called Home Care. Some people choose to move into accommodation built...More
This consultation includes the proposed dates for the 2021/22 school year.
Term 1: Thursday 2nd September 2021 to Friday 22nd October 2021 (37 School Days)
Term 2: Monday 1st November 2021 to Friday 17th December 2021 (35 School Days)
Term 3: Tuesday 4th...More
Every 4 years a joint Bristol Universities project conducts formal analysis on the mayoral leadership model, and what the city's leaders & people think about this. Quality of Life survey results, Citizens’ Panel and other surveys were set up and used as part of their formal evaluation &...More