This section provides a commentary on planning applications and developments and the work we do in this area. From June 2018 it relies on links to our new planning portal for details of specific applications, ...
27 May 2018
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
Bishopston and St Andrews Traffic and Parking Group (BOSA) give more details of this survey and discuss its implications for a Residents Parking Scheme. See the full BOSA background paper and discussion ...
26 November 2019
Learn more about growing fruit on the 9 month seasonal course hosted by Horfield Organic Community Orchard. Details can be found here ...
25 November 2019
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We're pleased that the Mayor has come up with a stronger scheme than the options that were originally proposed.
Although the diesel ban begins some way from Bishopston, we ho ...
12 November 2019
Details of this talk by author Rosemary Caldicott, with accompanying Folk Singing from The Feminist Folk Singers can be found here
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04 November 2019
... side roads. See here for more details
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23 October 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
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09 October 2019
A talk giving advice and answering questions on how to improve the environment along the Gloucester Road. Details on the poster above. ...
04 October 2019
... areas of the UK when compared with those born in the least polluted areas.
Further details of this research can be found here
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27 September 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 he ...
26 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
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03 September 2019
Evidence is growing that exposure in childhood to high levels of air pollution can result in higher incidences of certain mental health conditions. See more details here
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25 August 2019
... For more details on this depressing and unacceptable possibility, see here
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23 July 2019
This latest research finds billions of nanoparticles from exhausts and industrial processes are in our hearts, brains and probably every organ of our bodies. Further details on this can be seen in the ...
14 July 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
We've now completed our planning for Clean Air Day Bishopston, Thursday 20th June 2019, all day, at and around Boston Tea Party, Nevil Road/Gloucester Road, BS7 8PE.
Details are here on the CAB we ...
07 June 2019
... alk with us in quieter streets of the neighbourhood.
These events are spread out through the day and all located around the Nevil Road/Gloucester Road junction. Times and full details are set out at the ...
07 June 2019
Many parents would move to areas with lower levels of air pollution - if they could afford it. The work of the charity HUBBUB and further details on this story here ...
24 May 2019
... with these activities, people in the community who have concerns about air quality will see that there are simple actions that we can all take to help protect the health of our children and others.”
Details ...
16 April 2019
We have an exciting series of events and activities lined up for Clean Air Day Bishopston 2019. There are no less than nine activities you can take part in (click on any item to get details ):-
Make ...
14 April 2019
This latest newsletter includes latest newsletter details of their Spring Fair.
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11 April 2019
... we would hope to be given some support.
The full details of the initiative are expected to be published this coming week. The draft proposals had a very tight timetable, with only six weeks from start ...
07 April 2019
... k of December 2019. For full details of the stages in the construction of the Plan, see the BCC pdf document ...
03 April 2019
... walking and cycling. See here for more details . ...
22 March 2019
... on those aspects relating to our local area becomes a much more realistic task.
You can find details of the two Bishopston ward planned developments by clicking here. From this link you can also look ...
19 March 2019
... lyers are available via the public article here.
Please send a small selection of photos or other digital images summing up your work, and including name/logo/contact details if possible, by Friday 29 ...
15 March 2019
... day.
Kevin Molloy, team leader, encouraged everyone by saying “Please save the date, find out more via this web site or social media, and pledge your support.”
More details will follow soon right here! ...
15 March 2019
... e putting on - tell your friends, colleagues, contacts, neighbours.....
Additional item(s) with more details including timings to follow.
Here are some of our publicity materials - please download/print/circulate/ema ...
15 March 2019
... sure that you put this information into the report and ask that Bristol Waste goes through the bags. If it is a regular issue please highlight it in the report. Remember to enter your contact details into ...
05 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 fo ...
03 March 2019
... , a full service and are professionally checked to ensure that they meet stringent standards. More details are provided here.
Those over 55s who want to join others to discover new safe routes to cyc ...
26 February 2019
The IPCC tells us that climate change is the biggest threat humans have ever faced and we need to stay below 1.5 degrees of warming. But what does that mean? Details of the first talk - 'Where Are We Wit ...
17 February 2019
Details of the most recent proposed changes (and objections) to the original plan by the developers, PG Group, can be seen at carriageworks ...
11 February 2019
... one or more surveys.
This project is running during February and March, and TBS members and other stakeholders are getting more details about how and when you are being consulted by our student consultancy ...
05 February 2019
If you want to find out more about the health dangers of breathing the ever increasing levels of air pollution in our city, Medact are organising an evening event on this issue, details of which can be ...
29 January 2019
... Council could learn from this initiative.
You can read more about this here and on details of the clean air cops teaching scheme. ...
20 January 2019
... Day, which falls on Thursday 20 June 2019. Details of this event will be posted on our website as soon as they have been finalised.
If you haven’t already discovered the Clean Air Bishopston section ...
15 January 2019
... come to our meetings and if you agree with our concerns and objectives do support our cause in whatever way you can.
BOSA Contact details :-
15 January 2019
This Bristol Civic Society update relates to a poorly conceived proposal for a major development site. Yet more planned student accomodation has sensibly been refused by the council. See details here ...
14 January 2019
Details on the next Public Forum meeting and other Community Partnership business can be seen in their newsletter here ...
10 January 2019
... Details of other talks organised by the Avon Organic Group can be found here ...
02 January 2019
The latest BCR CP newsletter includes items on the Consultation on next year's Council budget and the next BCR CP Public Forum meeting. See here for full details ...
11 December 2018
... share photos and details of what is happening in your patch. Thank you for all your work ...
04 December 2018
... not put back the completion date significantly.
Architectural plans for this development can be seen here and details of these latest proposed changes can be seen on the Carriageworks website here
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03 December 2018
... s coverage of the Planning Portal was published here, and more details are here. It was also written up by Chris Wallace, TBS member, community activist and software developer (to whom we are deeply indebte ...
08 November 2018
... into affices, as we already reported.
Full details of the formal planning application, and the response we've submitted, are available on our Planing Portal, along with the details of the associated reque ...
08 November 2018
We have continued to scrutinise planning applications in recent weeks whilst preparing to relaunch our Planning Portal.
Details of the following cases can be found on our Portal: please follow the ...
07 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 applicatio ...
05 November 2018
