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Category: Planning issues

Future of the City Centre

Bristol City Council have started to produce a plan to guide the long-term regeneration of central Bristol. The City Centre Development and Delivery Plan looks ahead as far as 2050.

BWA has responded to a call for initial views on what should be included in the plan.… Continue reading

Author Roger GimsonPosted on 22nd May 2022Categories BWA View, Planning issues, Policy issuesLeave a comment on Future of the City Centre

Whiteladies Road footpaths

There is currently a consultation on a proposed Whiteladies Road Flood Alleviation and Footpath Scheme. There is a need to address both the flooding problems and the uneven footway due to tree roots between the Tyndall’s Park Road junction and the Queen’s Road junction on Whiteladies Road.… Continue reading

Author Roger GimsonPosted on 17th May 202217th May 2022Categories Planning issues1 Comment on Whiteladies Road footpaths

A37/A4018 Corridor response

Following in-depth consideration of the proposals being put forward for the A37/A4018 Corridor, BWA has submitted a detailed response to the consultation, which is now ending.

We support the many improvements that are being proposed to the pedestrian experience along the No 2 bus route.… Continue reading

Author Roger GimsonPosted on 28th January 2022Categories Planning issues1 Comment on A37/A4018 Corridor response

Park Row improvements

Bristol City Council has been consulting on proposed improvements to Park Row, Perry Road, Upper Maudlin Street and Colston Street. These make permanent the cycle lanes brought in temporarily during the pandemic, but also offer some better facilities for pedestrians such as an extra signal-controlled crossing.… Continue reading

Author Roger GimsonPosted on 16th January 2022Categories Planning issuesLeave a comment on Park Row improvements

Mead Street regeneration

Mead Street runs parallel to York Road and the New Cut, joining Bath Road south of Temple Meads. It is currently occupied by mainly single-storey light industrial and service businesses. The aspiration is to create a flourishing urban neighbourhood with a mix of new homes and workspaces, as part of the Temple Quarter developments.… Continue reading

Author Roger GimsonPosted on 7th January 2022Categories Planning issuesLeave a comment on Mead Street regeneration

A37/A4018 Corridor Consultation

A consultation is underway on improvements that are being proposed to the A37/A4018 (Number 2 bus route) between Stockwood and Cribbs Causeway through Bristol City Centre. The proposals look to achieve major changes to make the roads better for buses, pedestrians and cyclists.… Continue reading

Author Roger GimsonPosted on 29th December 202128th January 2022Categories Planning issues1 Comment on A37/A4018 Corridor Consultation

Western Harbour

As our initial input to discussions on the future of the area around Bristol’s Cumberland Basin (named ‘Western Harbour’), BWA has put forward a statement identifying  Key Walking Routes for the Western Harbour.… Continue reading

Author Roger GimsonPosted on 10th December 2021Categories BWA View, Planning issues1 Comment on Western Harbour

Cotham Hill

BWA has responded to the consultation on making permanent changes to the use of road space in Cotham Hill. This follows the temporary introduction of two traffic-free areas near the Whiteladies Road end of Cotham Hill to increase space for pedestrians and business use during the Covid-19 pandemic.… Continue reading

Author Roger GimsonPosted on 30th November 2021Categories Planning issuesLeave a comment on Cotham Hill

Objections to BT Street Hubs

In 2018, BWA objected to 25 proposed advertising signs that were due to be sited in and around Bristol City Centre. Bristol City Council refused the applications, but several went to appeal.… Continue reading

Author Roger GimsonPosted on 8th November 2021Categories Planning issuesLeave a comment on Objections to BT Street Hubs

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

Author Roger GimsonPosted on 27th September 2021Categories Planning issues

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Gaol Ferry Bridge closure
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Thank you @BristolHealthP
SHINE HIT supported BWA’s ‘50 Ways to Better Walking’ launch at @BristolCouncil full council during COP26
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27 Jun

From BWA's 50 Ways to Better Walking:
30] Monitor & improve enforcement of controls against footway obstructions including bins,
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27 Jun

Bristol Walking Alliance statement on the use of ‘walking’ & ‘pedestrian’.
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