Forthcoming Events
Bristol Civic Society events were cancelled over the COVID-19 lockdown. Our events programme restarts in August.
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.
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
Waterfront Place
The Society supports the mix of uses in proposals for Waterfront Place but regrets that it cannot support the scheme currently proposed.
Civic Voice webinar: The reality behind the housing crisis: Thursday 14th May, 12.30
The second in a series of Civic Voice ‘In Conversations’ with the civic movement, this webinar will explore the new book on the housing crisis by Bob Colenutt.
Civic Voice webinar: building a better post COVID-19: Wednesday 20th May, 16.00
The third in a series of Civic Voice ‘In Conversations’ with the civic movement, this webinar will explore how it will be possible to ‘build better and beautifully’ post COVID-19 when Government thinking will be focused on planning for economic recovery.
Old Rail Depot, Clanage Road
The Society does not support Vistry Partnership’s current proposal to redevelop a former railway maintenance depot to build 253 new homes.
Clarke Street car park development
The Society supports this fifth scheme by Sydney Freed (Holdings) that adopts the Bedminster Green Framework’s recommendations.
St Michaels – April 2020 update
It is heartening to report on the phoenix arising from the ashes of St. Michael’s! Some three and a half years on from that disastrous fire there is significant new life.
Emerging plans for Temple Meads Station
After many years of waiting, there now seems to be some momentum towards specific plans for Temple Meads station. Alan Morris reports.
Update on local transport policy
It can be difficult to get an overall picture of current transport policy in the city and sub-region. This is a summary of recent announcements, consultations and decisions.
New Temple Meads Campus: April 2020 update.
Bristol University now has full planning permission to develop the whole of its new Temple Meads Campus.
Former Soapworks Building: April 2020 update
An update on the First Base proposal to redevelop the site of the former Gardiner Haskins Homecentre between Old Bread Street and Straight Street, Old Market.