News from The Bishopston Society and others
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Bristol Autumn Litter Blitz is running from 15th to 28th of October. More details can be found at: litter blitz
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Yet another consultation exercise from Bristol City Council. But this is an important opportunity to have your say and influence the way in which BCC needs to improve the city's future transport policy, not least in order to deal with the present serious problem of air pollution.
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Be part of this historical first for the RWA: Join the RWA and Architecture Centre as they announce the Architecture Award of the 166th Open Exhibition. Find out more and book here
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The monthly BCR Street Scene volunteer drop in session is Monday September 10th 4.30 to 6pm at the Bishopston Library .
Do come and talk to us about:-
- volunteering with the group
advice on any street scene issues, waste, graffiti , fly tipping, overgrown hedges etc.
help reporting to relevant organisations
information about student community living. Advice leaflets, welcome flyers and collection calendars will be available.
BCR Street Scene
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Bishopston Society Public Meeting reminder
Tuesday 2nd October (7.15 for a 7.30pm start) at Horfield Quaker Meeting House
How can we as ordinary citizens exploit people power to improve Bishopston?
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August 2018
.....Clean Air Bishopston is getting into its stride, and a Planning Portal has been added to the Society's website. We have an item on the history of Muller's Orphanage, and an encouragement to walk more in Bishopston.
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As if the huge Filton development isn't going to generate enough additional traffic on the Gloucester Road, we now have another likely source of cars that will also help to clog up parking and increase air pollution in our area. See this article to find out more: severnbridgetolls
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There is increasing recognition of the intense and growing problems of traffic, road safety and parking in our neighbourhood. Pedestrians, cyclists and drivers all face problems from cars speeding through rat runs; cars are frequently parked across dropped kerbs, close to junctions and on pavements; parked cars have been damaged; air quality is further compromised by vehicles circling streets looking for parking spaces.
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The BCRCP Interim Steering Group which was formed in the wake of the former Neighbourhood Partnership, held its inaugural AGM at Bishopston Library on 22 February.
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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. More on this topic can be found here
