Help make a better Bristol
Bristol Civic Society is an independent, voluntary organisation that exists to improve Bristol’s built environment and celebrate its heritage. We are an active and friendly society with over 600 members.
Our next event
Zoom talk on working with developers: 21st January 2026
A Zoom talk on the community approach to working with developers talk by Lori Streich, Co-Chair of Fishponds Community Planning Group.
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Our latest news
30-64 Pennywell Road: update
Our view of this proposal has not changed: it crams too much accommodation on the site and constitutes gross overdevelopment.
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Temple Gate
We welcome the applicant's proposals that will future-proof the buildings, showing good adaptability and sustainability of design.
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What we do
We influence the city’s evolution as a great place to live through our groups, campaigns and projects.
We celebrate Bristol’s people and places and keep our members engaged and informed.