Forthcoming Events
Clifton Plaques walk: 21st & 28th Oct and 4th Nov 2020
Gordon Young will lead the 2-hour, 1.5 mile walk covering the plaques of Clifton. starting and finishing at Christ Church on Clifton Green.
- Shirehampton guided walk by David Martyn. Date under review
Clifton Plaques walk: 21st & 28th Oct and 4th Nov 2020
Gordon Young will lead the 2-hour, 1.5 mile walk covering the plaques of Clifton. starting and finishing at Christ Church on Clifton Green.
Autumn-Winter issue of Better Bristol
The Autumn-Winter issue of Better Bristol magazine is now available on-line.
Ashton Court Mansion: Sept 2020 update
At last we have a clear decision on the future of Ashton Court Mansion. Bristol City Council has decided to establish a Partnership Board.
Clean Air Plan – Sept 2020 update
There have been further delays in the Council’s Clean Air Plan and there is now also a change in plan.
Carriageworks site Zoom session: 16th September 2020
This Zoom meeting covers consultation over the Carriageworks and Westmoreland House site. It takes the form of a discussion between Lori Streich and Simon Birch.
Annual General Meeting: 8th September 2020
The 2020 Annual General Meeting of the Bristol Civic Society will be held online on Tuesday 8th September at 19.00, using Zoom. All members are welcome to participate if they wish.
Public Sculpture Guided Walk: 3rd September 2020
A walk looking at architectural sculpture and some fine commemorative statues, a superb fountain and some exceptional contemporary commissions.
Cumberland Basin and Locks walk: 19th and 26th August 2020
A walk around Cumberland Basin and locks guided by Ed Hall. The event will feature a description of the area and its historic layout.
Little Paradise update: June 2020
Following the Civic Society review in Feb 2019, revisions have been made. The Society supports some of the changes, but continues to object to the proposals because of the height of the buildings.
Caravan Club Site, Cumberland Road
Goram Homes, a housing company founded by Bristol City Council, proposes to deliver 165 flats on land previously used as a caravan site off Cumberland Road.
Significance in the Historic Environment – Zoom Event : 16th July 2020, 13.00
Understanding how and why we value particular places is fundamental for deciding what should be preserved.
East Street vision
The Society has submitted consultation comments on the ‘East Street vision’ commissioned by Bedminster Business Improvement District, which will evolve into a masterplan