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1. Support CAD
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Support Clean Air Day Bishopston on 20th June 2019 - Bishopston's part of a national campaign. In this section you'll find out why we're asking you to give support, what's taking place on and around the ...
14 April 2019
2. Play
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Can the serious issues we face over air pollution be addressed through play? One new way of working towards clean air is through computer simulation and role play. You can find out more here about some ...
04 May 2018
 First step to improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gases has been taken by First West. More information here  
18 February 2020
 This meeting is on Thursday, March 5th, 7pm at the Arnolfini. More details here  
12 February 2020
 A flattering result which is in part based on the perceived air quality of the City! But some might argue that khaki rather than green is a more relevant colour, given our car-choked roads and their often ...
19 December 2019
 There are many options for getting involved in this major project to improve the City's environment. You can find out more here ...
19 December 2019
 Can you help with a request from Pete Insole of Bristol City Council? He is asking for any financial donations, however small, to fund a project to construct a map of Bristol in 1480. More information ...
14 December 2019
 Cosy and comforting they may be, but even EU approved wood burning stoves are a major contributor to air pollution, particularly as a source of invisible PM 2.5 particles that can penetrate into any part ...
06 December 2019
 Just published (Nov 18th 2019), this study looks closely at the effects of small particulates and NO2 emissions on the health of Bristolians and on the financial implications of these pollutants for the ...
20 November 2019
... to increase pollution monitoring in these areas. Some people will be inconvenienced by the clean air plans but this must be seen in the context of 300 people in Bristol who die prematurely each year ...
12 November 2019
 Details of this talk by author Rosemary Caldicott, with accompanying Folk Singing from The Feminist Folk Singers can be found here  
04 November 2019
 On 24th October 7:30pm Broadmead Baptist Church, Union Street Bristol BS1 3HY. See here for more details.
10 October 2019
 Details of the seven walks being offered by Bristol Festival of Ideas during this three day period can be found here  
09 October 2019
While its citizens continue to be exposed to illegal levels of air pollution, Bristol's mayor fails to meet the CAZ deadline for a third time. More here and see also this open letter to the Mayor here ...
04 October 2019
  What is meant by a 'liveable' city or 'liveable' neighbourhoods? Is Bristol one and do these exist here? How can they be created or improved? Details of this afternoon event and how to book can be found here ...
26 September 2019
  An opportunity for the public, academics, policy makers and practitioners to get together and consider the thorny issue of parking in Bristol. See dtails of this event here
24 September 2019
Neil Embleton presents his planning review for Summer 2019 What is so special about Bristol which makes it such an attractive place to live? We love Bristol because of its rich culture, diversity and ...
08 September 2019
  Bristol Heritage Forum are offering a guided tour of the Old City followed by a talk about the history of All Saints City Church. Details of the evening event are here  
03 September 2019
   Marvin Rees has been put under pressure by DEFRA to get its Clean Air Zone plans implemented by September 30th. Read more on this here
13 August 2019
  Are you happy that Bristol's plans for a Clean Air Zone won't be fully effective until at least 2028? Clean Air Parent's Network has a letter and petition here pushing mayor Rees to come up with more effective ...
01 August 2019
  No CAZ scheme can be expected to work immediately. But a plan that it is estimated would take at least 10 years in some areas of the city to produce air quality that complies with legal standards....... ...
23 July 2019
  This article  from The Bristol Cable, even though published back in May, is still entirely relevant, perhaps even more so as Extinction Rebellion Bristol gains momentum over the last three months.   ...
23 July 2019
  Are you a parent concerned about the exposure of your child(ren) to air pollution on their journey to and from school? If you are not already aware of them, School Streets Bristol is working hard with ...
16 July 2019
Thank goodness a mainly younger generation has recognised the heating up of our climate has reached a critical stage and that only direct action will alert and persuade our politicians to take immediate ...
03 July 2019
Defending the Council's long delay in deciding how best to tackle the city's air pollution, Mayor Martin Rees argues that it is essential to ensure social justice is not sidelined while taking action ...
28 June 2019
This worrying video demonstrates how we are exposing children to dangerous levels of air pollution on a daily basis, both on the way to school and sometimes in school itself.
21 June 2019
Nearly 6 months after BCC was required by government to come up with full details of its policy on clean air plans, the decision (though still after being taken to be available for public consultation) ...
11 June 2019
Find out here how you can get a £12 Food Passport that allows you (between June 12 to 23rd) to taste  complimentary samples of food in a range of independent eateries locally along the Gloucester Road ...
24 May 2019
This kit has been successfully used by Hackney Council for two years and has reduced the volume of traffic using roads past school gates, both school-run and through traffic. It has improved air quality ...
21 May 2019
This bulletin looks at an interesting range of topics and issues on public places, transport and planning policy in the local news, offering various links to these, some of which have already been featured ...
30 April 2019
Join Bristol Civic Society for the presentation of the Society’s annual Design Awards. Tuesday 11th June, doors open from 6.00 pm. Hosted by Jonathan Foyle, architectural historian and broadcaster, this ...
26 April 2019
A symbolic protest was made yesterday at how the climate crisis is being exacerbated by Bristol's continued feet dragging on production of its Clean Air Policy.   ...
16 April 2019
Pressure continues to mount to get the Council to take significant action to improve Bristol's air quality with a new campaign - Fight for Fair Air - now started by the local independent news publication, ...
11 April 2019
It might be hoped that BCC is inspired by the implementation of London's Ultra Low Emissions Zone to make a Bristol ULEZ the central plank of its still to be formulated Clean Air policy. And maybe London' ...
08 April 2019
... Manchester is going to invest in these two green modes of transport. Read the full story here - and hope that Bristol might be shamed into taking similar budgetary action, given its aim of becoming one ...
03 April 2019
At last some progress on Bristol's Clean Air Plan - but it still boils down to yet further delays. The timetable for the Plan indicates that it won't be ready to submit to the government until the last week ...
03 April 2019
What is Bristol Big Give? The project is a collaboration between University of Bristol, University of Bristol Students’ Union (Bristol SU), University of the West of England and UWE Students’ Union (UWESU) ...
27 March 2019
If you feel BCC is dragging its heels on taking action to improve Bristol's air quality, you may well wish to sign this petition ...
14 March 2019
Three speakers will be providing an up to date survey bringing together reports on all the latest developments, initiatives and future plans for improving Bristol's transport problems. Full details for ...
03 March 2019
59 schools were monitored for nitrogen dioxide levels by Bristol City Council in 2018. The results for these are due to be published in the next few weeks. This link: claircity gives help and advice ...
20 February 2019
This talk by Finlay McNab, urban design practitioner and director at Streets Reimagined is on Monday 25th February 7.00 pm at Waterside 3, Watershed, 1 Canons Road, Bristol, BS1 5TX More information ...
14 February 2019
Sustrans has just released a report 'Transforming Cities: The potential of everyday cycling'. It estimates, by using present rates of increasing cyclist numbers, that by 2040, UK cities like Bristol ...
30 January 2019
 Bristol has missed its governmental deadline and has still to present its plans for improving its air quality. All the more reason to support and get involved with CAB in pushing for local and Bristol ...
27 January 2019
This latest bulletin has items on eleven proposed new developments  including plans for an extension to the Watershed, plus a piece on the new Women's Suffrage Blue Plaque in Clifton. Read the bulletin ...
14 January 2019
Bristol and Air quality news. No vehicle idling zones: at a recent Full Council meeting, a LibDem motion was passed to implement zones where switching off idling engines is enforced to reduce air pollution. ...
08 January 2019
Alan Morris of Bristol Civic Society has put together a compendium of recent news on Bristol's public spaces, transport and planning policy. Contents include: Overview of policies and schemes Miscellaneous ...
08 January 2019
This report in BristolLive looks at cross party support for a motion calling for the introduction of anti-idling zones in Bristol, though the earliest it could happen is autumn 2019 and then only involving ...
17 December 2018
The following non technical presentation is a good way to acquaint yourself with the basics about Bristol's air pollution problems and the effects of air pollution on our health:  Basic Bristol air pollution ...
13 December 2018
The proposals are to bring the Grade 11 listed building of the Bristol North Baths back into use as offices through minor alterations to recently added partitions.   The following proposed changes ...
20 November 2018
There has been a 40% increase in Bristol bus use in the last 8 years, but commuters switching to public transport by bus still experience slow journey times because of traffic congestion. Three members ...
14 November 2018
This includes the Society's views on planning proposals for sites including the BRI, Broadwalk shopping centre and Portwall Gate. Full details of the Society's comments on these and other planning applications ...
05 November 2018
A summary of the wide ranging work of this group during the last year can be found here
05 November 2018
53. Trees of <span class="highlight">Bristol</span>
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This site provides an interactive guide to the trees in Bristol and surrounds. Currently there are 66,066 live trees in the database and 67,303 including stumps, of which 16,087 are street trees, covering ...
23 June 2017
54. helpfulpeeps
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Helpfulpeeps is a Bristol based startup that is creating a community where people share their time, energy, skills and knowledge to help each other for free. They have a simple ethos: ask for whatever ...
25 October 2016
55. The Cheese Project
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The CHEESE pilot project was setup in March 2015 with funding from Bristol Green Capital 2015. The CHEESE Project aims to reduce domestic energy losses, at low cost, by up to a third. This saves money, ...
02 May 2016
56. <span class="highlight">Bristol</span> Green Doors
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Bristol Green Doors runs educational events to inspire, encourage and enable domestic green refurbishment in our community and support others to do the same.
02 May 2016
The Bristol Walking Alliance is a consortium of organisations and individuals campaigning to improve Bristol’s walking environment.  We want to create an environment for pedestrians that is welcoming, ...
25 April 2016
58. Voscur
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This site contains a wide range of information and resources tailored for Bristol's Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) ...
23 April 2016
Welcome to a beautiful garden filled with a huge diversity of plants, including many exotic species set in inspirational displays against the backdrop of a striking Victorian house.
23 April 2016
60. The Sweet History?
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The Sweet History? website explores the impact of the sugar and slave trades on the built environment of Bristol. It includes activities and education resources to support the school curriculum. The website ...
23 April 2016
61. The Kingsdown Conservation Group
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The Kingsdown Conservation Group tries to protect and enhance the area, and stimulate public interest in it. The Conservation Area Character Appraisal sets out the City Council’s policies for Kingsdown. ...
23 April 2016
The Bristol Student Community Partnership has been established to increase community confidence by bringing together partners and provide a co-ordinated approach to promote student/community relations ...
23 April 2016
Main aim: to provide a valuable and empowering service for underprivileged and marginalised groups of people within our community whose lives would greatly improve through the benefit of having accessible, ...
23 April 2016
64. Stoke Park Action Group
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Stoke Park Action Group is a member group of Lockleaze Voice – a community group formed to ensure the views of the Lockleaze community of Bristol are heard by those making decisions that affect our neighbourhood ...
23 April 2016
65. Shop Local <span class="highlight">Bristol</span>
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Promoting Bristol's local shops, markets, cafes/restaurants, pubs, hairdressers etc. Run by Bristol City Council. ...
23 April 2016
The Living Heart for Bristol campaign aims to improve the central areas of Bristol and create new public space by diverting through-traffic.
23 April 2016
67. Know Your Place
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Know Your Place is a Bristol City Council website that allows you to explore your neighbourhood through historic maps, images and linked information. Know Your Place allows wider access to Bristol's historic ...
23 April 2016
68. Design <span class="highlight">Bristol</span>
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Design Bristol is a forum for anyone involved or interested in achieving quality place-making in Bristol. This could include built environment professionals, neighbourhood groups, students, or people who ...
23 April 2016
69. <span class="highlight">Bristol</span> Tree Forum
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Bristol Tree Forum is a large band of volunteers dedicated to increasing the tree canopy cover of Bristol”. Activities: Comment on Planning Policies and Applications, find locations to plant new trees, ...
23 April 2016
70. <span class="highlight">Bristol</span> Parks Forum
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Bristol Parks Forum was established by Bristol Parks as an umbrella organisation for community park groups and organisations in the city with an interest in their local parks and green spaces. The forum ...
23 April 2016
A network of voluntary groups within the Bristol area, working together to help themselves and each other get better involvement in how their neighbourhoods are developed, through the planning system. ...
23 April 2016
The Bristol Natural History Consortium currently has 11 members who work collaboratively within the BNHC charitable structure. Our membership reflects Bristol's reputation as a leading centre for the understanding ...
23 April 2016
Campaigning group aiming to keep local highstreets alive by encouraging the use of local independent retailers, cafes, restaurants.
23 April 2016
The Bristol Green Capital Partnership is a free membership organisation whose aim is to make Bristol “a low carbon city with a high quality of life for all”.
23 April 2016
Our vision is for a city full of activity, diversity and beauty, attractive for living in, work and leisure. A place its citizens are proud of, and a place that people want to visit, especially through ...
23 April 2016
Bristol City Council
23 April 2016
Mission statement: Bristol is one of the leading city’s in the UK for public art commissioning and for its programme of projects with artists of local, national and international significance. Our programme ...
23 April 2016
"About Bristol is a series of pictorial tours designed to show both well-known and lesser-known aspects of Bristol, and to provide a few facts about this historic English city and county." ...
23 April 2016
The Supporting Healthy Inclusive Neighbourhood Environments Health Integration Team (SHINE HIT) aims to turn Bristol into a healthier city, with built environments that help people to be more healthy. ...
23 April 2016
80. Sustainable Redland
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Sustainable Redland started in 2005. We are not an ‘institution’ – we have no staff and no committee. We are one of many local groups working on how Bristolians will thrive beyond oil, and on lightening ...
19 April 2016
81. Narroways Millenium Green Trust
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Narroways Hill is a little grassy & wooded ridge dissected by railway lines lying just North of inner-city Bristol, in the neighbourhood of St Werburghs. It has always been an open space and as the city ...
19 April 2016
This is one of Bristol's 14 partnerships representing devolution of decision-making to local communities, in this case across our ward and neighbouring Redland and Cotham. See the "Neighbourhood" for more ...
19 April 2016
This site explores the archaeology and history of North Bristol communitie
19 April 2016
84. The Gloucester Road Story
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This site tells the 'then and now' story of living and trading on Gloucester Road in Bristol from the late 1800's up to the present day ...
19 April 2016
85. Gloucester Road Traders' Association
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This is the 'Official Website' for Bristol’s Gloucester Road. It is a business orientated site that supports the local Independent traders. ...
19 April 2016