Forthcoming Events
Visit to Bridgwater and Hinkley Point C: 13th August 2019
The Society is planning a visit to Bridgwater and Hinkley Point C.
Floating Harbour trip: 15th September 2019
As part of Bristol Open Doors weekend, the Architecture Centre is organising a series of boat trips around the Floating Harbour. The trip on 15th September is reserved for the Civic Society.
The Clean Air Plan options do not deliver till 2028! How to respond?
The consultation on the council’s transport Clean Air Plan started on 1 July and ends on 12 August. On 21 July, the modelling results for the two consultation options were published.
Redcliffe Wharf: August 2019 Update
We support the Redcliffe West Residents’ objection that the extra floor would harm the historic view of Redcliffe Parade from across the Harbour.
Building Liveable Neighbourhoods in Bristol: 18th October 2019
Liveable neighbourhoods are much talked about but what does this term mean? Is Bristol a liveable city?
Taviner’s Building Update: July 2019
The revised proposal is an improvement but still includes the demolition of the former Bell public house. The Society continues to object to this.
Ashton Court Mansion – a project for the people
The only feasible solution for Ashton Court is the creation of a “not for profit” organisation, such as a charitable trust or social enterprise. Such an organisation would assume responsibility for the management of the Mansion, providing long-term focus and vision.
2-18 Stokes Croft
This proposal would build 245 units of student accommodation and ground floor commercial space on the southside of Stokes Croft with a return frontage on Moon Street.
Bath Road, Totterdown: June update
The planning committee by a majority of 8 to 2 accepted the Planning Department’s report and granted planning permission.
Study visit to St Phillips: 28th August 2019
We have arranged a study visit to look at historic buildings and structures in St Phillips. The walk will be led by David Martyn from Bristol City Council.
Visit to Bridgwater and Hinkley Point C: 13th August 2019
The Society is planning a visit to Bridgwater and Hinkley Point C.
Council announces delayed Clean Air Plan proposals
The Council has published its delayed Clean Air Plan proposals: either a small city centre zone in which older diesel cars are banned, or a medium Clean Air Zone in which older vehicles other than cars are charged.
Bristol’s Tobacco Bonds: 5th September 2019
Allie Dillon, the City Archivist, will talk about the history of A, B and C Bonds, using documents and images from the archives.