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Welcome to Ask Bristol

Ask Bristol is the consultation and engagement hub for Bristol City Council. Tell us what you think and contribute to the future of the city.

All consultations and engagements

Open consultations and engagements

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Cumulative Impact Assessment Consultation

We're consulting on whether to retain the Cumulative Impact Assessment in the central Bristol Cabot Sector including the Welsh Back area and Stokes Croft.

End date: 14 October 2026

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Chester Park Road (BS16) - Street tree felling consultation

This is a repeat of a previous consultation about the felling of one lime tree on Chester Park Road due to the tree causing damage to a neighbouring property. This consultation provides additional information.

End date: 2 September 2026

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Help shape the future of Bristol's air

We're creating a Clean Air Strategy and Action Plan. We want to hear from Bristol's people, organisations, and community groups to understand concerns about air pollution.

End date: 1 September 2026

Results and recent decisions

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Civil penalty policy for private housing related offences and breaches consultation

The Civil Penalty Policy for private housing related offences and breaches was approved by the Homes and Housing Delivery Policy Committee on 17 June 2026.

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East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood (EBLN) Full Business Case

The Transport and Connectivity Committee approved proposals to submit the scheme's Full Business Case to the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority for funding and to progress with the detailed designs for the permanent measures.

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Bristol Playing Pitch Strategy 2026 to 2040 consultation

The Playing Pitch Strategy (2026–2040) was approved by the Committee for Public Health and Communities on 26 June 2026.

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Consultation on proposed school term and holiday dates for 2027 to 2028

The Director for Education, Inclusion and Skills approved the proposed term dates on 8 June 2026. 

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A432 Safer Road Consultation

We've published the A432 consultation report in partnership with South Gloucestershire Council.

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Bristol Co-living Supplementary Planning Document

The Co-Living Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was adopted on 1 June 2026 by the Economy and Skills Policy Committee.

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Proposed changes to modal filters in the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood (EBLN)

Following feedback from the consultation, the Economy of Place Director approved the making of the Traffic Regulation Orders.

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Budget 2026 to 2027 consultation

Full Council agreed our budget for 2026/27 on 12 February 2026.

Council tax will rise by 4.99%, which includes 2% to support adult social care.

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Improving Denmark Street area consultation 2025

The proposals were approved on 5 February 2026 by the Transport and Connectivity Committee.

Information about our long-term projects

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East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood

We're creating a liveable neighbourhood in Barton Hill and parts of Redfield and St George.

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South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood

Information about the proposed liveable neighbourhoods in Southville, Bedminster, Ashton Vale, Malago Vale, Windmill Hill and part of Totterdown.

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Filwood regeneration

Working with the local community and stakeholder groups, we've developed plans to create positive change in Filwood.

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Tree management

Share your views on proposed felling of street trees.

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Avon Riversides 2100

Better protecting Bristol and neighbouring communities from flooding along the River Avon and enhancing the riverside for people and nature.

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School Streets

Through the introduction of School Streets schemes, we're making the journey to school safer and healthier for children and their families.

Making local roads safer

We're delivering local schemes designed to make roads safer for everyone.

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Temple Quarter

Details of Bristol Temple Quarter and the Development Framework consultation which took place in 2023.

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