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.
Whitehouse Street development framework Read More »
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.
Spike Island visit: 16th November 2022 Read More »
The Royal West of England Academy building has been significantly transformed and accessibility improved as a result of its ‘Light and Inspiration’ project.
Visit to Royal West of England Academy: 7th November 2022 Read More »
The Society supports in principle the proposals to replace the Galleries with a mixed-use development but does not accept the need to include a high-rise tower in the development.
Francis Greenacre will lead a tour of Merchants Hall, home of the Society of Merchant Venturers. After the tour Francis will answer questions on the activities of the Society.
Visit to Merchants Hall: 19th October 2022 Read More »
Following his fascinating talk on the Theatre Royal, Tom Morris, the former artistic director, will lead a small group on a tour of the theatre.
Visit to Theatre Royal: 21st Sept 2022 Read More »
A guided walk led by David Blackburn covering the history and development of Bristol’s Harbour Railway.
Bristol Harbour Railway walk: 27th Sept 2022 Read More »
We welcome redevelopment of this rundown site but have a number of concerns with this proposal for 85 one- and two-bedroom apartments.
We support the proposed development of the 1970s Canningford House office building on Victoria Street.
Canningford House, Victoria Street Read More »
We support the policy of prioritizing public transport, but a convincing case for a bus gate on Cumberland Road has not been made.
Cumberland Road bus gate Read More »
Pre-application consultations are taking place for proposals to develop the remaining part of the Wapping Wharf redevelopment. The site is between Museum Street and Rope Walk behind M-Shed.
Wapping Wharf North Read More »
The Society has made a formal submission in response to the planning application for the redevelopment of the Zoo Gardens. We think it would be better being kept either as an open space or redeveloped for housing.
Bristol Zoo Gardens, Guthrie Road Read More »
