FOCUS ON: Tree Planting in Brislington
Tree Planting in Brislington: Local residents may be aware of all the tree planting taking place across the ward recently. As well as new trees in Arnos Court Park and Nightingale Valley, we also have new ones on Hillsborough Road and Hampstead Road. We are also hoping to get a lot more trees on Callington Road near the nature reserve before this year’s planting season comes to an end. Thank you to Bristol tree officers, children from local schools and volunteers who have helped with all the planting. Community funding available: It’s now time for local residents and community groups to think about applying for funding for community projects using Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) money, which developers pay to local authorities to mitigate the negative impact of their developments. Previously successful bids include the wooden planters on Sandy Park Road and the new path to the wooden steps in Arnos Court Park, which is due to be completed this summer. 24
We would like to encourage as many local residents and groups as possible to apply for funding to support their projects this year. You can access all the information you need here. Local groups and organisations should put forward their ideas for potential projects between 1st February and 4th April 2022, but the earlier, the better. We’re asking everyone to write them up on the Stage 1 Outline Proposal Form (available on the webpage attached) and send it to us. (see our contact details below). The council is holding a series of online community information sessions to inform people who are considering putting in outline proposals at the following dates and times: Tuesday 1 February 7pm – 8pm Thursday 3 February 2pm – 3pm Thursday 10 February 7pm – 8pm
