BCC news

Modern antiques are now on sale from Cream and Chrome Collectables in St Nicholas Market.

Consultation gets underway on proposals for 'Watchman' road safety camera schemes at Lawrence Weston and Clifton

Council announces appointments of new Deputy Chief Executive and Strategic Director of Transformation

Joint Health Scrutiny Committee for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire urges changes to NHS consultation over Orchard View Respite Centre in Pill.

Residents and business across Bristol are to be asked for their views on proposals for a new Residents' Parking Scheme for the city.

Council and PCT unveil plans for mental health services to older people

Bristol City Council's cabinet is due to consider the future of the school improvement service.

Council unveils revised Residential Futures proposals

Greater Bristol has been chosen as England's first official Cycling City

A massive shake up of the way Bristol City Council works is expected to get the go ahead from leading councillors later this month (June 26th 2008).

Housing Minister Iain Wright MP will attend a high-profile summit in Bristol on June 20

[Closing 30 January 2009]

Considers the possible disposal and lease of two plots of land on the Bristol and Bath Railway Path to the developer, Square Peg, who wish to incorporate the land into their development proposal for the Elizabeth Shaw chocolate factory in Easton. The consultation will inform the decision as to whether the council should sell and/or lease the land to Square Peg.

[Closing 30 January 2009]

Information and questions to find out how people may be helped or affected by different types of links and any concerns they may have.

[Closing 31 January 2009]

The draft strategy was informed by consultation with those who use services and those who provide them as well as aligning the direction of change with local and national drivers. We want to know: Do you support the vision's broad direction? Are there omissions or important issues missed? Is there anything within the Vision document you particularly disagree with? What should our priorities be?

[Closing 31 January 2009]

A review is taking place of the way these services integrate and work together over the remainder of 2008.

[Closing 20 January 2009]

Bristol Parks are developing proposals to create an events space on the former bowling green in Brandon Hill Park.

[Closing 31 March 2009]

A series of consultation activities to inform the design of improvements to St Agnes Park and St Paul's Adventure Playground. The project will also consider the design of the pedestrianised part of Thomas Street which lies between the two sites. The project is presently using a survey and community events to gather information on how people use the facilities, how satisfied they are with them and what ideas they have for their improvement. In January 2009 the project will consult on three different sketch plans. In April 2009 a single plan based on results of community consultation will be finalised and works will commence in September.

[Closing 31 March 2009]

The New Tenancy Satisafaction Survey is an ongoing consultation with all new tenants after they have moved into their council home. This survey collects the opinions of new tenants about their move into council accomodation.

[Closing 1 June 2009]

Consultation will involve seeking the views and opinions of those who would be affected by the proposal to close care homes. Consultation will involve detailed assessment and risk assessments for all residents, as well as an assessment of the impact on relatives. The impact on staff and the potential for redeployment / relocation to other jobs is also an essential part of consultation.

[Closing 30 January 2009]

The Safer Bristol Partnership has developed Bristol's Joined Up Street Sex Work Strategy 2008-2011. Bristol's strategy takes a partnership approach to addressing the harms caused by street sex work. This strategy addresses the four key themes of The Home Office's Coordinated Prostitution Strategy: Prevention, Routes Out, Tackling Demand and Ensuring Justice. The consultation will invite views from interested parties and stakeholders who are concerned about the street sex market in Bristol.