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1. Commentary
(Category)
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
2. New study of Bristol's air pollution <span class="highlight">details</span> lives lost and cost to the Cit
(News)
 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
3. We have CLOSED DOWN - but community support could lead to a revival [Update June 2020]
(Our news and events)
... to let us know or drop an email in to . For further details and more on the background, please follow links below:- Our previous appeal "Can you help the Bishopston ...
09 June 2020
4. Bristol Civic Society meeting - No to A High Rise Bristol
(Other news and events)
 This meeting is on Thursday, March 5th, 7pm at the Arnolfini. More details here  
12 February 2020
5. Bishopston and St Andrews Parking survey from BCC
(Other news and events)
 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
6. Horfield Organic Community Orchard - 2020 course
(Other news and events)
 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
7. TBS response to Bristol's CAZ plan
(Other news and events)
...    More details: 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 hope ...
12 November 2019
8. Bristol's Nautical Women - Talk and Folk Songs, Bishopston Library, Thursday Nov 7t
(Other news and events)
 Details of this talk by author Rosemary Caldicott, with accompanying Folk Singing from The Feminist Folk Singers can be found here  
04 November 2019
9. Walk to school - but take the backstreets
(News)
 If you have made the environmentally sound choice of giving up using the car for the school run, now choose the healthier option of getting your child to walk to school via the quieter, less polluted ...
23 October 2019
10. Bristol Civic Society talk: Bristol Film and TV industry
(Other news and events)
 On 24th October 7:30pm Broadmead Baptist Church, Union Street Bristol BS1 3HY. See here for more details.
10 October 2019
11. Walking events during Bristol Festival of Ideas,Oct 16th,17th and 18th.
(Other news and events)
 Details of the seven walks being offered by Bristol Festival of Ideas during this three day period can be found here  
09 October 2019
12. How to 'green up' Gloucester Road - Oct 10th, Bishopston Librar
(Gloucester Road)
 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
13. Air pollutants closely linked with increase in baby deaths
(News)
  Three air pollutants, particulate matter (PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulphur dioxide (SO2) are all associated with a 20-50% increase risk of death for babies who are born in the most polluted ...
27 September 2019
14. Is Bristol a 'liveable' city? Free event, Oct 18th. &#160;...
(Other news and events)
  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
15. Bristol Heritage Forum meeting, Sept 12th '19
(Other news and events)
  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
16. Link between air pollution and mental health problems
(News)
  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  
25 August 2019
17. Neither of Bristol's Clean Air Zone Options will fully meet legal limits for a decade&#160;...
(News)
  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
18. Air pollution particles are embedded in our hearts as well as our lungs
(News)
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
19. Decision on Bristol Clean Air Zone option to be made on June 18th
(News)
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
20. Clean Air Day Bishopston 2019 plans finalised
(News)
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 web ...
07 June 2019
21. We are "leading the way locally" with nine ways to take part in Clean Air Da
(Our news and events)
... 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 following ...
07 June 2019
22. Parents worried about living in homes where air pollution is bad and getting worse
(News)
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
23. Clean Air Day Bishopston plans coming along well
(Our news and events)
... 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
24. Clean Air Day Bishopston - Thursday 20th June - nine ways to take part!
(Support CAD)
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
25. Golden Hill Community Garden newsletter
(Amenities)
This latest newsletter includes latest newsletter details of their Spring Fair.  
11 April 2019
26. Money available for cleaning up Gloucester Road (not the air pollution though!)
(Gloucester Road)
... 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
27. Delayed Bristol Clean Air Plan getting closer to formulation - but not there yet....
(News)
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 ...
03 April 2019
28. Government to give £21 million for developing National Cycling Network
(News)
At last some good news for cyclists. The government is giving Sustrans the responsibility of allocating the £21 million to various cycling projects. A further £2 million will be used to encourage more ...
22 March 2019
29. Local Plan Review Consultation: March 18th - May 24th
(Commentary)
... 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
30. Briefing notes for "Celebration" event 2nd Apri
(Invisible)
... 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 March, to ...
15 March 2019
31. National Clean Air Day comes to Bishopston!
(News)
... 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
32. Help publicise the day
(Support CAD)
... 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/email ...
15 March 2019
33. BCR Street Scene March '19 Newsletter
(Other news and events)
... 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
34. What's happening with Bristol's transport? Civic Society talk, March 20
(Other news and events)
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
35. Upcoming Cycling Events and Activities
(Cycle)
... 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 cycle ...
26 February 2019
36. Redland Energy Group: four talks on Climate Change, starting March 5th '19
(Other news and events)
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 With ...
17 February 2019
37. Latest news on Stokes Croft 'Carriageworks' development
(Commentary)
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
38. Student consultancy and traders partnership feature in revised strategy
(Our news and events)
... 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
39. Medact - Air pollution awareness event, Feb 21st
(News)
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
40. Birmingham schools' clean air project
(Learn)
Birmingham City Council are supporting their primary schools with teaching materials that educate children about air pollution. The scheme is published by SKIPS and is called Clean Air Cops. Bristol City ...
20 January 2019
41. Clean Air Bishopston – Jan '19 update
(News)
... 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
42. Update on Bishopston and St Andrews Traffic and Parking Group (BOSA) Jan '19
(Amenities)
We are pleased to report that it has been a busy year for BOSA which started around a year ago in 2017 with the amalgamation of two informal groups with shared concerns working in Bishopston and St. Andrews ...
15 January 2019
43. Update on refused Stokes Croft development
(Commentary)
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
44. BCR Community Partnership News, Jan 2019
(Other news and events)
Details on the next Public Forum meeting and other Community Partnership business can be seen in their newsletter here
10 January 2019
45. Talk with Avon Organic Group, Thursday Jan 24th
(Other news and events)
This talk is on 'Walled Gardens and Old Growing Techniques' and is being given by John Salvat at The Station​​ ​(the old fire station) on Silver St. BS1 2AG in the Dance Studio on the 2nd Floor, 7pm - ...
02 January 2019
46. Bishopston, Cotham & Redland Community Partnership News
(Other news and events)
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
47. BCR Street Scene Newsletter
(Other news and events)
Contents: BCR Graffiti Removal New BCC Graffiti Action Group BWC Xmas collections Leaf Collection Great British High Street Competition BCR Street Scene drop in session Bishopston Library Monday ...
04 December 2018
48. Carriageworks and Westmoreland House development - update
(Commentary)
... 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   ...
03 December 2018
49. Planning Portal relaunched...at historic moment for planning in Bishopston
(Our news and events)
... 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 indebted) ...
08 November 2018
50. Consultation on Baths plans announced for 20th November
(Commentary)
... 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 request ...
08 November 2018
 
 
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