Relive the Bristol Blitz: 9th June 2026
Artist and local history expert Duncan McKellar leads a tour of the air raid shelter beneath Bristol’s Corn Exchange.
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The Stones of Bristol, 28th May 2026
Join Pete and Allan Insole on a fascinating 90-minute walk tracing the evolution of mid-19th century Cotham through its building materials.
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Cabot Gate update
Despite widespread concern, planning application for a 28-storey tower at Cabot Gate, housing 600 students, has been approved at Planning Committee.
Princess Street: May update
The ‘Land South of Princess Street’ application 25/11778/F has been approved, ushering in the tallest building in south Bristol.
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248 Gloucester Road
We have objected strongly to the recent proposals at pre-application stage for a block of 24 flats on Gloucester Road.
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Distillery 3 & 4 Broad Plain
Our reservations for this site in Broad Plain have not been taken into account, most notably the heights of Buildings 3 and 4.
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Changes to national planning policy
Major changes are proposed to the planning system which will affect local authorities and how bodies like the Civic Society comment on development proposals.
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History of Bristol’s Tobacco Industry, 19th & 24th May 2026
As part of Walk Fest, Simon Birch will lead two walks on the history of Bristol’s tobacco industry as told through its buildings.
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Behind the scenes at the Bristol Beacon, 27th April 2026
Our second visit to the Bristol Beacon, a much loved place for Bristolians to enjoy music and theatre for many decades.
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Indira Gandhi
A blue plaque for Mrs Indira Gandhi has been placed at the entrance gate to Badminton School close to one for Iris Murdoch.
Densification: 18th March 2026
The first event about more new homes in Bristol: a Zoom event with George Weeks, an expert in planning and urban design.
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Blue plaque unveiling: 8th March 2026
There will be an unveiling of a Bristol Civic Society blue plaque for Mrs Indira Gandhi at the entrance gate to Badminton School.
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