Focus on Brislington West

Focus on Brislington West:

Thanks to our army of volunteers, we have almost finished delivering our latest newsletter to every household in Brislington West. We believe it is important to keep in touch with local residents on a regular basis. Thank you so much to all our volunteers who helped us with this task. If anyone would like to deliver some leaflets in their area every few months, please get in touch. If you live in Brislington West and haven’t received your community update, get in touch and we will get one to you.

Brislington West survey:

We are currently delivering our 2021 survey to thousands of households across Brislington West. Your views really matter to us. We stood to be your local councillors because we want to fight for the issues that matter most to you. Please spend a few minutes completing the survey and returning it using the free post address and envelope supplied. If you prefer, you can complete the survey online: www. bristollibdems.org/residents-survey-BRW

Arnos Court Park improvements:

On Thursday, 16 December, we will be planting our new A4 Bath Road perimeter hedge with the help of local schoolchildren. It will be a native species hedgerow of 200 saplings funded by One Tree Per Child. Over time it will provide both a visual barrier between the busy A4 Bath Road and the park and a pollution screen to help clear up our air. We will also be holding a litter pick at the same time and in the evening there will be festive carols with a local choir. There’s so much happening in our local park. Find out more here: https:// www.facebook.com/groups/71870847535078 9/?ref=share

South Bristol’s Youth Zone consultation:

A brand new £8.4 million Youth Zone in South Bristol on undeveloped land close to the roundabout which connects Hengrove Way and Hartcliffe Way could be on its way. Proposals include:

• 4-court indoor sports hall.

• Indoor climbing wall. • Super Fitness Suite, combining stateof-the-art gym equipment with boxing and martial arts facilities.

• Performing arts studio.

• Music suite with instruments and recording equipment.

• Large open plan recreation area. • Project rooms, including arts, crafts, health, wellbeing and fashion. • Film and multi-media facilities.

• Teaching/mentoring kitchen. • Café.

• Multi use games area/kick pitch with floodlights. • Break out room.

This week, prior to the submission of a planning application to Bristol City Council, there is a consultation with interested groups and the local community: www.onsideyouthzones. org/south-bristol-planning-consultation.

Bristol City Council budget consultation:

A few weeks ago, Bristol City Council launched its Budget 2022 to 2023 consultation. With only two weeks left this is your chance to have your say. The consultation is seeking views on how the council can protect the services that local residents value most, while also considering ways to become more cost efficient. Residents are encouraged, before the closing date of Friday 17 December, to offer their views on ways to mitigate a potential £23 million budget gap, as well as next year’s council tax levels and social care precept: https://bristol.citizenspace.com/bristol-city-council/budget-2022-2023-consultation/

Hundreds of Brislington West residents have signed up to receive our monthly newsletter via email. You can register using this link: http://www.bristollibdems.org/efocus.

By Jos Clark, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.jos.clark@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 370429 & Andrew Varney, Liberal Democrat Councillor (Brislington West) Email: cllr.andrew.varney@bristol.gov.uk Mobile: 07584 183381