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Making Sundays Special
- Written by Beth Hargest
Mayor George Ferguson has made the bold decision to close some of the city's streets on designated dates over the course of 2013. This is his Making Sundays Special initiative.
The media coverage has focused on the worry about traders losing business and incurring logistical nightmares regarding deliveries. But this has been done in other cities, and surely Bristol should try these things too ?
It's an experiment If the first couple of events don’t work and cause too many difficulties, then the events will be discontinued. Simple.
But, the idea in itself is admirable. A hark back to more amiable times perhaps just like the street play campaign. Once a month over the summer and autumn, city centre streets including the Old City area, Baldwin Street and King Street, as well as Park Street on one of the dates, will be closed to motor traffic.
Bristol City Council is calling for community groups, activity leaders, artists and street performers to come and enjoy the space. In his official statement, George Ferguson said:
“Let’s have dance groups, fitness camps, Tai Chi, puppet shows, street games, hula hoopers, on-street basketball, street theatre, local history tour guides, judo demonstrations, comedy acts, plug in and play, choirs, stilt walkers, circus and everything in between. If you run a club bring your members down to join in the fun and maybe enlist some new recruits. Come and make it a success so that we can do more and open the door to making every Sunday special.
The dates for Making Sundays Special events are: 23 Jun, 21 Jul, 18 Aug, 29 Sept, 20 Oct.
Making Sundays Special Announcement
http://www.bristol.gov.uk/press/leisure-and-culture/join-us-june-make-sundays-specialStreet Play Reference
http://www.bristol.gov.uk/press/children-and-young-people/bristol-leads-way-supporting-street-play
Help Secure the Future of Ashton Court Mansion
- Written by Beth Hargest
A reminder from Bristol Civic Society to submit your ideas on the future use of Ashton Court Mansion.
Bristol City Council and English Heritage have commissioned a study exploring options for restoring the whole Grade I listed mansion in order to secure its long-term future. This is part of a project in which Bristol Civic Society is represented.
Urgent: all ideas must be submitted by Friday 26th April 2013 for consideration via questionnaire.
For further details and the questionnaire click here.
Call to Action over development rights
- Written by John Gillett
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Call to action - write to your MP today
The House of Lords has voted to introduce an amendment to the Growth and Infrastructure Bill which will allow local authorities to opt out of legislation which would increase the size of permitted development rights.
e-communications vacancies
- Written by Alan Morris
Would you like to help Bristol Civic Society publish news and articles through our website and other e-media ? We are seeking volunteers for two roles: e-news Editor and Web Content Manager.
Super Lorries - wanted in Bristol?
- Written by John Gillett
Huge 60-tonne super-lorries, up to 25 metres long, are now on UK roads - part of a deal to harmonise lorry weights across Europe. Click the "Read More" button for pictures of a Polish super lorry negotiating the streets of Bedminster!
More information about super lorries on British roads here (but do read the comments at the end).
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