A trial of the use of e-scooters has been taking place in the WECA region, including Bristol, since October 2020. The trial is likely to be extended until at least March 2022.… Continue reading
Author: Roger Gimson
Ashton Gate Stadium and Longmoor Village
BWA has responded to two planning applications associated with the further development of the Ashton Gate Stadium site.
The first is a full application (21/03165/F) for redevelopment next to Ashton Gate Stadium to provide sports and conference facilitites, hotel, offices, a multi-storey car park and residential units with a 14-storey tower block.… Continue reading
A4 Bristol-Bath Corridor
WECA (West of England Combined Authority) has just ended a consultation on a second bus corridor, the A4 Bristol to Bath route. This follows the A37/A4018 consultation last year, and further routes are expected to be addressed eventually.… Continue reading
Bedminster – Stafford Street
In the approved planning application for Bedminster Green Plot 4 by Dandara, Stafford Street is described as a “Pedestrian Priority Street”.
However, in the most recent highway details for Stafford Street (see 21/04684/COND), pedestrians are shown as occupying a 2.2m wide footway alongside a 1.1m wide cycleway separated only by a white line.
… Continue reading Women Who Walk – online talk
As part of Bristol WalkFest, Bristol Walking Alliance and Bristol Health Partners have organised an online talk ‘Women Who Walk‘ on Tuesday 18th May at 7.30pm.
Chaired by BWA’s Suzanne Audrey, it will be an opportunity to hear Rhiane Fatinikun, founder of Black Girls Hike UK, and Sonia Overall, founder of Women Who Walk, talk about their organisations – and a chance to ask questions about what walking means to them.… Continue reading
St Mary le Port development
Significant new proposals have been put forward for redevelopment of St Mary le Port, the area between High Street, Wine Street and Castle Park in the centre of Bristol (see www.stmaryleport.co.uk).… Continue reading
UoB Temple Campus Phase 2
The University of Bristol has submitted an outline planning application for development of the area around Avon Street, Gas Lane and Silverthorne Lane, which will link by footbridge over the Floating Harbour to the first phase of their new campus beside Temple Meads Station.… Continue reading
Whitehouse Street regeneration
Local residents and businesses are being encouraged to help shape the future of the Whitehouse Street area of Bedminster.
BWA has contributed our initial comments to the Community Manifesto being drawn up by Action Greater Bedminster.… Continue reading
Bedminster Green
Developments around Bedminster Green have been in prospect for some time. The latest installment has been the Bedminster Green River Restoration and Transport Consultation by Bristol City Council.
BWA has responded with comments that generally welcome the proposed improvements along the Malago River.… Continue reading
Bristol Bridge ETRO
Since 2nd August 2020, through-traffic on Bristol Bridge and Baldwin Street has been restricted with access only for cycles, buses, taxis, and motorcycles. This has been done under an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO), which can last up to 18 months, but with an evaluation after the first six months.… Continue reading