Who are we and what do we do?
Bristol Civic Society is an independent, voluntary organisation that exists to improve Bristol’s built environment and celebrate its heritage. We have existed as a society for over 100 years.
Through our working groups, we seek to influence the development of major sites, and new planning and transport policy. And we monitor planning applications. New group members are always welcome.
Our Manifesto for Bristol [PDF] describes some key high-level principles that unite us when we work to make Bristol a better place.
We put on a varied events programme. In addition to this website, we publish Better Bristol (in the spring and autumn each year) and send out (by email) regular e-bulletins and event notifications. We are an active and friendly organisation with over 400 members from all walks of life.
Forthcoming Events
Cumberland Basin Zoom event: 21st April 2021


Video of Zoom event: Alec French transformational architects, 24th March 2021

Ashton Court: March 2021 update

Video of Zoom event with AHMM Architects: Wed 17th March 2021

Clean Air Zone – March 2021 update: the Cabinet decision

Bedminster Green River Restoration and Transport consultation

Video of Zoom event: Mapping the Medieval Town, Wed 3rd March 2021

Video of Zoom event Egypt-on-Avon: Wed 17th Feb 2021

Silverthorne Lane Conservation Area Consultation

One Temple Way

Zoom event, West Car Park in Clifton: Mon 15th Feb 2021

Active Travel Fund schemes
