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 First step to improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gases has been taken by First West. More information here  
18 February 2020
 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
 Reaction to BCC Clean Air Zone plans From The Bishopston Society’s Clean Air Bishopston team 12th November 2019 Summary: We are pleased a CAZ policy has finally been produced. But we’re concerned that ...
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
  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
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
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
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
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
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
A recent piece in Bristol 24/7 looks at how cycling in Bristol is being encouraged by organisations like Bristol Bike Project. Zoe Banks Gross, scientist and community campaigner is working to encourage ...
04 November 2018
Large areas of central Bristol exceed the legal limits set for Nitrous oxide pollutants and particulates. The details of these data and the plans for reducing  levels to comply with the law can all be ...
29 October 2018
Included in the newsletter are: details of a recent Tree Conference and the detailed report on this on its website and a short film on the success of a community farm recently set up near Chew Valley Lake. ...
29 October 2018
Seth Piper, Local NGO environmental activist recently wrote a piece that was highly critical of BCC's policies on dealing with the city's huge traffic problem. In his article he says: Stand on any ...
19 October 2018
The letter calls for increased access to funding to support the delivery of Clean Air Zones and to fund investment in cleaner buses and taxis, as well as improvements in walking and cycling infrastructure. ...
28 August 2018
There are several ways you can become involved in increasing Bristol's future tree cover.  Trees reduce air pollution, have a local cooling effect, and in general have a positive benefit on our health and ...
08 June 2018
Yet again, it seems developers keen on building more blocks of flats for Bristol students could get away with the demolition of an unusual 'Bristol Byzantine' style Victorian chapel on a site that belonged ...
13 September 2017
This survey is designed to find out how Bristolians feel about living in the city. It is open to all members of the public over 16. More details and the link to the full questionnaire can be found here ...
11 April 2017
... of where Bristol is on the energy roadmap.   "Putting Bristol's energy into the UK and global context. Does one city matter?" How do we consume energy and what do we produce? What progress is Bristol ...
02 May 2016
It is an extremely rare occurrence for the Bishopston Society to go so far as to actually support an increase in the number of alcohol outlets within the CIA Cumulative Impact Area on the Gloucester Road.  ...
11 December 2015
The quality and vitality of our streets is crucial to a big city like Bristol.  But are our streetscape and public spaces as good as they could be, and how could we make them better ?  Public space ...
11 October 2014
  You can see the two CAZ options BCC are consulting on here  For a useful summary of the two options being put forward for consultation, see this video made by BCC
29 November -0001
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
  Streets are public spaces and not the property of corporations and businesses. This recent article outlines the reasons for campaigning against Bristol's use of more hoardings and the new technology of ...
27 August 2019
27. Protect our kids
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... we improve air quality around primary schools? How can streets around schools be closed to polluting vehicles? How can "playing out" schemes work? What is School Streets Bristol's role in helping with ...
23 May 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
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
Marvin Rees' reply to the Undersecretary of State outlining the reasons for Bristol's tardiness in still not publishing its Clean Air Policy can be read here See also the scrutiny commission on Bristol' ...
23 February 2019
Thangam Debonnaire makes clear in her latest blog how disappointed she is in BCC's tardiness in deciding on and implementing policies that can begin to deal with Bristol's poor air quality - and how she ...
03 February 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
33. Civic Society film evening - Nov 29th
(Other news and events)
Four films looking at aspects of Bristol's history presented by the film maker Gordon Young. Thursday Nov 29th at 7.30, Friends Meeting House, Hampton Road, Redland. More information at film night ...
05 November 2018
... by the city (https://goo.gl/N4XJsW). The Bishopston Society is very much against this view of Bristol's future development. This is our comment from our latest Planning Report by Neil Embleton: TALL ...
07 September 2018
35. Bristol Archives June newsletter
(Other news and events)
The newsletter gives details of two interesting up and coming exhibitions on: Bristol's World War 1 conscientious objectors and on the history of the River Severn's 'Forgotten Landscape' here . Details of ...
12 June 2018
... Bishopston Library. In addition, all the details of the Society's organised trips and their involvement in Bristol's major planning projects can be found at Bristol Civic Society Readers may also be ...
09 June 2018
... a priority." How does Bristol's air pollution compared with other cities? The UK league table Here is a list of some of the worst towns and cities in the UK for air quality according to average annual ...
04 May 2018
What's happening with Bristol's transport in 2018? This Civic Society event aims to update us on transport initiatives in Bristol. More information about this talk can be found here ...
20 March 2018
... funded and led by Bristol's merchants over many decades. This talk will appeal to those who have a specific interest in maritime history, but also will be of interest to those who want to understand more ...
11 March 2018
... the quality of digital connectivity, the main thrust of the document is the bold proposal to solve Bristol's pressing need for future expansion WITHOUT actually expanding its boundaries, rather by encouraging ...
26 February 2018
41. North Bristol Arts Trail, Nov 25th/26th
(Other news and events)
... Banners are up on lampposts along Bristol's Independent District & Gloucester Road. Each double sided banner has different artwork by over 50 Bristol artists, creating a wonderfully colourful outdoor display. ...
23 November 2017
With the change to a new purchaser of the site and with the full support of the Carriageworks Action Group, it really does seem this terrible blot on Bristol's urban landscape will finally be sensitively ...
13 November 2017
Bristol Heritage Forum Annual Conference examines the history of how Bristol's Conservation areas were so designated. This full day conference is on October 27th, 9.00 - 17.00. Tickets are £15 (students ...
13 September 2017
This latest scheme of the Mayor sounds a bit harebrained, albeit a potentially excellent idea for helping solve Bristol's car choked roads. But who knows? If the estimated £2.5 billion costs are found, ...
08 September 2017
This is an emergency meeting being held by Bristol Tree Forum in response to the recent decision by the council to stop maintaining Bristol's street trees. More information on this issue and about the ...
19 June 2017
... from our three local medical centres plus some gentle exercise routes on and around Horfield Common. For more information on improving Bristol's walking environment you can visit the Bristol Walking Alliance ...
24 April 2017
This expert led walk is one of several that look at various aspects of Bristol's history. Further details about subjects, dates and times can be found here   ...
07 March 2017
... to government policy (or lack thereof) and Bristol's Metrobus. When we elected Marvin Rees as mayor last May, his manifesto included a pledge to “pilot a low emissions zone in Bristol city centre”. This ...
21 February 2017
49. Bristol Civic Society events
(Other news and events)
... - Theme : The Future of Bristol's Historic Estates Thursday 27th October at St James Priory. 10.00 am to late This will be an all day and evening event! But you can choose to attend any combination ...
19 August 2016
... common. You can follow Jack up from Glos Road Central as the dancing and musical procession heads to Horfield Common for his final moments of 2016. Full information about Bristol's Jack in the Green - ...
03 May 2016
51. Voscur
(Search - Web Links / Bristol)
This site contains a wide range of information and resources tailored for Bristol's Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) ...
23 April 2016
52. Shop Local Bristol
(Search - Web Links / Bristol)
Promoting Bristol's local shops, markets, cafes/restaurants, pubs, hairdressers etc. Run by Bristol City Council. ...
23 April 2016
53. Know Your Place
(Search - Web Links / Bristol)
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
54. Bristol Natural History Consortium
(Search - Web Links / Bristol)
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
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