Bristol Civic Day 2012 Photo Competition
This year, we are holding a photography competition in the city, with the theme: “I love Bristol because….” We want to encourage members of the public to take a photo of their favourite building or open space in Bristol, and to send this to us. The best of these photographs will be awarded prizes, based on creativity, imagination and originality. Photography Made Simple www.photographymadesimple.co.uk have kindly donated prizes of a day's photography course at Ashton Court for each category winner, and 121 tuition for the overall competition winner.
Competition Rules
As we want to collect a fantastic visual catalogue of what people love about Bristol, we are not placing too many rules on entries to the photography competition.
But here they are, just for your reference!
1. The competition is open to individual interpretation
2. Entries should be submitted with your name, the photograph title, your email address and telephone number.
3. Submit entries via Twitter – www.twitter.com/bristolcivicday , Facebook - www.facebook.com/bristolcivicday or email - bristolcivicday@live.co.uk
4. All entries must be the original work of the entrant and must not infringe the rights of any other party. The entrant must be the sole owner of the copyright in all photographs entered and must of obtained permission of any people featured in entries prior to submission.
5. By entering the competition all entrants grant Bristol Civic Society the right to publish and exhibit their photographs on the Bristol Civic Society website and other promotional material.
6. By entering, entrants will be deemed to have agreed to be bound by these rules and Bristol Civic Society reserve the right to exclude entries from the competition at any time if it is believed an entrant has breached these rules.
7. Bristol Civic Society reserves the right to cancel this competition or alter any of the rules at any stage.
8. The competition is open from 7th May - 16th June 2012
Let us know if you have any questions!
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Welcome
Welcome to the Bristol Civic Society: an independent force for a better Bristol.
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 its buildings, facilities and public spaces.
We both take pride in our 100+ years’ history, and engage with the here and now. We both promote what is good, for example through our annual Environmental Awards, and through our Working Groups we work for what could be better.
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Environmental Awards, 2012
Every year, with kind sponsorship from Bristol Water, the Bristol Civic Society awards prestigious blue plaques to works that have been recognised as improving our environment.
All works need to have been completed in 2011. Nominations must by submitted by 8th June 2012.
Awards are given to new buildings, alterations to an existing building or landscaping work and nominated by the Bristol public and members of the society.
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Planning Applications
The Planning Applications Group meets every three weeks to review a selection of the latest planning application. We help ensure that the design enhances locally distinctive character and fits in with the surroundings and historical context.
Where appropriate we submit comments that are considered when councillors meet to consider the applications.
Click here to contact the group convenor.
Click "Read More" below to see the most recent applications and comments.
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Public Spaces
Public spaces for the Bristol Civic Society encompass not just our much loved 'green' spaces like Queen Square or College Green but all areas that encourage pedestrian activity such as the Centre, Millennium Square and our pavements. The public spaces group engages with the Council to influence the quality and use of public spaces.
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City-wide Planning Policy
The coalition
government is making changes to the planning system, to promote
development, reduce bureaucracy, and empower communities. We are
watching these proposals as they emerge, for instance the Localism Bill,
and contributing to lobbying nationally by Civic Voice.
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Historical Group
The focus of the Historical Group is on the history of the built environment. It covers both the city centre and other parts of Bristol; all aspects of the built environment - architecture, urban form, planning, social trends etc; and all historical periods up to the present day. Potential activities of the group will be: sharing and supporting each others’ research, promoting the care of heritage at risk, contributing to walks and events in the BCS programme. Sometimes the group’s activities will be in support of Society campaigns, and sometimes just for interest.
New members are always welcome. Please contact Alan Morris on
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or 07766 442495 if you are interested in the group.
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 Major Sites
We are monitoring closely major developments in the city. These include the St Mary le Port site at the heart of the old city centre; the One Dove Lane development in St Paul’s, where a landmark tower has been proposed; Ashton Court, where we have stimulated work on long-term development to realise the potential of the building at the centre of this great city park.
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Public Transport
Along with the Transport for Greater Bristol Alliance, we campaign for an Integrated Transport Authority. The city council is developing proposals for a rapid transit route from the Long Ashton park-and-ride site to the city centre. We are currently campaigning for quality light rail services along this route.
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Neighbourhood Planning Network
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