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Bristol’s Green Councillors have welcomed the consultation on the South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood (SBLN). Bristol City Council has launched a formal consultation for residents to have their say on proposals for the scheme, which will run until the 30th of October.
Cllr Ellie Freeman, Green Cllr for Bedminster ward, said, “With Southville ward set to see its housing double in the coming decades, this initiative will help manage traffic, reduce air pollution, and make our streets more welcoming for walking and cycling.
“Greens have constantly reiterated the need for local residents to be properly consulted and communicated with at every step of the journey. After extensive engagement, these proposals prioritise areas where the problems are worse and residents have been asking for interventions.
“This phase of the project has a particular focus on the Totterdown, Southville and Bedminster East neighbourhoods following a number of traffic concerns being raised. We will be looking at parking controls, safety measures and other improvements across the wider area too. Being close to the city centre and with good transport links, this is an opportunity to address the key issues of parking, speeding and cycle safety.
“Now we are looking for feedback. We particularly want to hear from those who may have concerns around accessibility.
“This scheme is about putting people first—ensuring our neighbourhoods are places where children can play safely, businesses can thrive, and residents can breathe clean air. This is a chance to deliver real change, led by local voices.”
“But more than that, the South Bristol scheme is part of a wider push to rebalance Bristol’s transport system and ensure neighbourhoods are designed around people—not just cars.”
In early 2022, the West of England Combined Authority granted the council £10 million for two liveable neighbourhoods. The first scheme, the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood, was designed under the previous administration and is currently being trialled.
Southville Councillor, and now Leader of the Council, Tony Dyer’s amendment to the budget in 2023 meant that unallocated transport improvement funds could be used to develop the plan for a second liveable neighbourhood in South Bristol.
From July to October 2024, the Council engaged with residents and businesses to find out what issues and challenges their communities face. The Council has also collected significant data on traffic, air quality and noise, as well as analysing ward profiles to inform proposals for the scheme.
People living in the areas covered by the scheme were invited to sessions to let the council know about their neighbourhood, and any issues or improvements that could be made by the scheme.
The council has now published the results of this engagement process in a report. While the official consultation has just been launched, Council officers will also be sharing proposals based on the initial engagement at a series of drop-in sessions this autumn facilitated by Action Greater Bedminster.
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