Former Bart Spices site
Bristol Civic Society has objected strongly to proposals for the former Barts Spices site on the corner of York Road and St Luke’s Road, Bedminster.
2022
Castle Park tower block
We object very strongly to the proposed residential tower block on top of Castle Park Energy Centre. Tall buildings are not essential to meeting the housing crisis in Bristol.
Plot 6 Silverthorne Lane
Although consistent with the Master Plan for the greater Silverthorne Lane redevelopment site, we have a number of serious concerns over proposals for plot 6 Silverthorne Lane.
Mickleburgh store in Stokes Croft
The proposal for redevelopment of the Mickleburgh store is out for consultation and it has much to commend it.
Video of Zoom talk, Bristol Temple Quarter: 14th December 2022
Covering around 130 hectares to the east of Bristol Temple Meads Station, the Temple Quarter project aims to transform the area into a series of thriving, well-connected mixed-use communities.
Plaques and pedestals: Oct-Dec 2022
A new series of walks around the city centre led by Gordon Young which will run throughout the last quarter of the year.
Video of Zoom event – Bristol Urban Legends: 30th November 2022
A Zoom event presented by Eugene Byrne who has been collecting tall tales from Bristol’s distant and recent past for decades.
Video of Zoom event, ‘Meanwhile Space’: 23rd November 2022
A video of a zoom event at which Kathryn Chiswell Jones, the company manager of Artspace Lifespace, explain what ‘Meanwhile Space’ is, including examples in Bristol.
St Mary le Port: update September 2022
The Secretary of State has decided not to call in proposals for St Mary le Port and it is now for the Council to determine whether the scheme progresses.
Whitehouse Street development framework
The Society has commented on the latest draft of the Whitehouse Street development framework. On balance, we think that the employment objective should be strengthened.
Spike Island visit: 16th November 2022
As part of our art-related autumn events, we have arranged a tour of Spike Island, Bristol’s international centre for contemporary arts. The tour will be guided by Robert Leckie, its Director.
Visit to Royal West of England Academy: 7th November 2022
The Royal West of England Academy building has been significantly transformed and accessibility improved as a result of its ‘Light and Inspiration’ project.