Forthcoming Events
Theatre blue plaque unveiling: 31st May 2019
The Bristol Civic Society and Acorn Property Group announce the unveiling of a blue plaque to mark the establishment in 1729 of a new theatre in Jacob's Wells Road.
Former Fire Station: update
Cubex, who have redeveloped Finzel’s Reach, have applied for planning consent to demolish and redevelop the former Fire Service HQ building on the south side of Counterslip.
Film & television industry in Bristol: October 2019
The event will examine the film and television industry in Bristol.
Ashton Court Mansion: 22nd May 2019
A Civic Society meeting arranged for the presentation of the consultant’s options report. Scheduled for 4pm.
Joint Local Transport Plan
The JLTP was out to consultation in February/March 2019. It covers similar ground to the recently consulted Bristol Transport Strategy, but covering the wider West of England area.
Silverthorne Lane, St Philips
The Society strongly supports this massive redevelopment of former industrial land that runs from the Avon Street Bridge east to the St. Philip’s Causeway along the north bank of the Feeder Canal.
A convenient development
An imaginative proposal to convert a fine Edwardian building at the junction of Woodland Road and Park Row into a café gets Civic Society support.
A balanced approach to commercial and residential development
The Planning Application Group takes a balanced view of the conversion of commercial buildings for residential use.
What’s happening with transport in Bristol in 2019
Report of a very well-attended event on 20th March at Broadmead Baptist Church, including the four presentations in PDF format.
BRI car park: March update
A Planning Committee has refused the BRI’s planning application for a multi-storey car park.
Broadwalk Shopping Centre: March update
The proposals for Knowle Broadwalk have generated a large public response which was mainly positive. A planning committee has granted planning permission.
4-16 Clifton Down Road
There is a fourth proposal by THAT Group to develop this boarded-up island site in the centre of Clifton Village. Former occupants included WH Smith and Splinter’s Café.
Annual General Meeting: 4th June 2019
Bristol Civic Society warmly welcomes its members and friends to this year’s Annual General Meeting which will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday 4th June.