Category: News & Events

WHAM Community update: A planning application for an extensive development of ‘built to rent’ apartments at Little Paradise was originally submitted at the end of 2018 by the developer Dandara. Many of you will have made a planning comment in 2019, I think there were approximately 130 objections. The application[…]

1.       Bristol City Council is in the process of contacting businesses about helping them return to work safely while continuing to face the challenges posed by COVID-19.  And this page of the UK Government’s website has been updated with a link to pre-recorded webinars on how to make your business safe during COVID-19. 2.       Click here and here for official[…]

The new NHS test and trace service for the public was launched on 28 May. The service is also providing testing for NHS, social care and care home staff who may not have symptoms but could still carry the virus. The government has just published new guidance that explains how[…]

We ARE STILL HERE to support families! We may not be able to provide our normal range of activities but join our virtual timetable through our social media sites or call our support telephone line. We have a number of Facebook pages, YouTube channel, Instagram and our SBCC Website. We[…]

What is the world going to look like after the Corona crisis? What is working well during the crisis is looking after ourselves in local communities. Making our communities increasingly self sufficient and resilient will continue to be a good bet in the future. The more things we can do[…]

1.       A final opportunity to complete Bristol City Council’s short survey of the city’s businesses and organisations intended to gain a more detailed understanding of the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The survey will close later today, Friday 15 May, and can be accessed here. With thanks again to those who have already contributed. 2.       A[…]

Victoria Park Action Group has issued the following statement. “We have become aware of a poster circulating on social media calling for a “mass gathering” in Victoria Park on Saturday 16th May. We wish to make absolutely clear that this has nothing to do with Victoria Park Action Group, and[…]

Researchers at the University of the West of England (UWE) are studying how people perceive and behave in different types of side road crossings, so that road crossing design can be improved. Details from UWE are set out below. ———————————————————————————- We are organising online focus groups (i.e. online discussion groups)[…]

VICTORIA PARK BAPTIST CHURCH FOOD BANK is at the junction of Sylvia Avenue and St John’s Lane. They give out food every Friday morning from 10am-12 noon using social distancing, with safe and contactless ways of working. Contact:  Faith Douglas, Foodbank Administrator  vpbc.foodbank@gmail.com or call Jackie Knott – Church Secretary 07710 468 875[…]

BBC West report: Police are investigating after Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust, on Bath Road in Bristol, was vandalised with significant damage. The Underwood Centre, which is a space is usually used for forest schools, community events, weddings and funerals, was targeted. Ellie Collier, CEO of Arnos Vale Cemetery said: “We[…]