Still time to submit your feedback on South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhoods proposals

South Bristol has been selected as the second Liveable Neighbourhood project in Bristol, covering the wards of Bedminster, Southville and Windmill Hill. The project aims to create a better balance between how streets are used for vehicles and people, making them safer, more pleasant, and healthier places to live.

The study area in South Bristol was chosen for the Liveable Neighbourhoods project because the area has a high demand for walking and cycling routes, and is close to major developments, such as Bedminster Green, Whitehouse Street and Temple Quarter.

From 11 July to 13 October 2024, the Council are seeking your feedback through online maps, surveys and drop-in events where you can discuss your ideas. Please see the dedicated webpage for more information and to contribute to the map – www.bristol.gov.uk/sbln-engagement.

The South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhoods team have had over 4,000 comments and have spoken with over 500 people at the events they’ve run over the course of this engagement.

Upcoming drop-in events

The South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhoods team are hosting more in-person engagement events in the lead up to the end of the engagement.

• Monday 7 October 2024, 15:30 – 18:30 at Ashton Vale Community Centre, Risdale Road, Bristol, BS3 2QY
• Wednesday 9 October 2024, 15:00 – 19:00 at Southbank Club, 31 Dean Lane, BS3 1DB
• Friday 11 October 2024, 11:00 – 15:00 at Totterdown Square, BS3 4RJ
• Saturday 12 October 2024, 10:00 – 16:00 at eat:Bedminster, East Street

More information on all the upcoming engagement events can be found on the South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhoods engagement page.

Post engagement online workshops

The South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhoods team are holding online workshops by ward after the engagement stage ends to display and discuss some of the themes raised during the engagement stage and validate the findings.

These events will help us inform the designs for the consultation stage. Three events will take place and will be split up by wards:

• Southville ward – Tuesday 22 October 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
• Bedminster ward – Monday 28 October 2024, 14:00 – 16:00
• Windmill Hill ward – Thursday 31 October 2024, 10:00 – 12:00

Spaces are limited to 20 people per event so booking a place as soon as possible is advised.

Free travel offers

Thinking of changing how you travel? Whether it’s for shopping, appointments, visiting loved ones, the school run, or your daily commute, why not try cycling, walking, or taking the bus more often

Register for free travel offers and to find out what works best for you.

Current offers include:

• Borrow a bicycle (city/hybrid, folding, or electric) for up to 4 weeks
• Cycle training for all abilities
• Accompanied cycle rides to discover the best routes
• Free bus taster tickets
• Electric scooter vouchers
• Free train taster tickets

Eligibility: Must be 18 or over and must live, study, or work in the West of England Region