Category: News & Events

Totterdown knows all about the disastrous implications of ‘transformative’ road schemes and so TRESA has some sympathy for the neighbourhoods, businesses and communities that are currently distressed by proposals to transform the Cumberland Basin to make way for the development of ‘Western Harbour’. The area is in the Bristol Investment[…]

The Pring Site application, 19/000267/F, for high rise, high density student accommodation will be determined at 2.00pm on Wednesday September 4th by planning committee. This is the first of the five major developments for Bedminster Green to go before a planning committee for a decision, so the outcome could  have[…]

This week’s Items of Interest: 1.       A lively debate on the future of the high street took place at the recent Bristol International Balloon Fiesta business breakfast; read more here. 2.       And read more about the imaginative use of a former empty shop in Easton that’s benefitting the local community here. 3.       Boost Bristol is hosting an event entitled How To Beat[…]

Let the Mapping Begin We’ve been talking for some months about gathering data on the wildlife contribution of larger spaces in BS3. These include parks, allotments, WHCF and the  three local nature reserves that are in or next to BS3. We have now begun to actually collect information about animals[…]

This week’s Items of Interest: 1.       Sustainability Makes Perfect Business Sense. Find out why at a fully funded workshop delivered by sustainability experts Planet First on Wednesday 28 August (2pm – 5pm) at Royal Oak House, Prince Street BS1 4GB; book here. The event forms part of Business West’s Enterprising West of England programme, part-funded by the European Regional[…]

Mayor Marvin Rees has received a strongly worded letter from Dr Therese Coffey MP, Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) expressing concern about the failure to meet multiple deadlines in relation to Bristol’s clean air plan. The full text is below. (Some key points have been[…]

Sustainable transport modes, including walking and public transport, are very important to older people, especially perhaps as they get older still.    Since November 2018 the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised Bristol as an ‘Age-Friendly City’, i.e. trying to become more age-friendly. Medical Services, Housing and Participation are included in[…]

While the kids are on holiday, companies are busy pushing ahead with efforts to install new digital advertising screens in Bristol. Bristol Council are currently considering applications for several proposed developments. Three applications are listed below, with more details on the Adblock Bristol website our website. Do you live or commute near[…]

It has been estimated that about 300 people per year in Bristol die prematurely because of Bristol’s poor air quality. Many more suffer poor health. If you are concerned about poor air quality in Bristol, it’s important to respond to the official Traffic Clean Air Zone consultation by Monday 12[…]

1.       Bristol City Council’s Traffic Clean Air Zone consultation is your chance to say what you think about the two options proposed for improving air quality in Bristol. Click here for further details; deadline is Monday 12 August. 2.       Did you know that the UK hospitality sector wasted an estimated £3bn of food in 2016, with nearly[…]