Out and about this week in Brislington with Jos and Andrew A new path for Arnos Court Park: Last week, we attended our Area Committee meeting at City Hall. Area Committees are responsible for allocating Community Infrastructure Levy funding to local improvement projects. Brislington West is part of Area Committee 5, which includes Brislington East, Knowle, Windmill Hill, Southville and Bedminster. There were several projects totalling well over £200,000 but there was only around £70,000 available for funding. we spoke in support of schemes put forward by Greater Brislington Together, including one submitted by the Friends of Arnos Court Park for a new path leading to the steps by Arnos Vale Cemetery and one submitted by the Friends of Brislington Brook for a new handrail and repairs to steps leading from Newbridge Road into Nightingale Valley. We are pleased to say, councillors from across South Bristol voted to take both schemes forward to the next stage of the process. Let Loose Family Fun Day: Thank you to everyone who came along and hopefully, enjoyed themselves at the Let Loose Family Fun Day, which took place last Saturday at the Imperial Sports Ground on West Town Lane. There were activities for all, including face painting, a bouncy castle, a giant slide, Zumba, martial arts and fitness classes, a food and beverage court, stalls supporting local businesses, It’s a Knockout tournament, a dog show and much, much more.
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The weather Gods were on our side too and the anticipated rain failed to materialise! We are looking to make this an annual event so let us know what went well and what needs improving so we can be bigger and better next year. Briz-It-Up! This Saturday sees another community event for Brislington, Briz-It-Up, a fabulous musical and performing arts fun day being held by the PYTCH Boeing 727 on Bonville Road! On 7 August from 12 till 4pm. This is a free fun day for all age groups, particularly those with an interest in performance and event presentation. PYTCH is a major operator in this genre of digital production. Any profits/ donations will go to the local Air Ambulance. Hope to see you there. Free tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/briz-itup-21-tickets-163496320897 A4 Consultation: If you haven’t already, please consider participating in the consultation on the A4 Corridor Project. This is your chance to have your say on an important project that will shape our area for decades to come. The survey includes sections on general travel behaviour, bus use, Park and Ride, cycling and walking and local shopping habits.
