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Community hub's future plans in question

Families using a community hub that’s been supporting people in Horfield and Lockleaze for 25 years say it could be “broken” by council plans to redevelop the area.

Bristol City Council wants to demolish the old Cameron Centre and former police station next door, and replace them with a new community space, and 37 affordable homes.

But Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust (LNT), which uses the centre to provide services for local families, many on low incomes, says the move has come as a surprise.

Chief Executive Suzanne Wilson says the proposal could scupper their plans for the future, and she has called on BCC to work alongside the Trust on the project. She said: “The council plans have been sprung on us. They are planning to build on land where we have been for 25 years, without talking to us.”

The Trust runs a community hub in Gainsborough Square, offering families help with fuel bills, working with food banks, a Warm and Welcome Space, and a pop up café.

It uses Cameron House for a library, and community activities including faith groups, family activities and the Trust earns an income from rentals.

LNT says it need 450sq m of space to house the nursery, and community space to rent – but the new plan only has just over 300sq m of community space.

The Trust employs 13 staff and has dozens of loyal volunteers.

Bristol City Council say the plans take into account public feedback from a consultation exercise in 2021. They say the development will consist of 37 one, two and three-bedroom flats available for social rent, and a community space, plus parking for 40 cars.

Councillor Tom Renhard, Cabinet Member for Homes and Housing Delivery, said the development was part of the city’s plan to build more council homes to meet the growing local need.

He said Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust will be able to apply for a Community Asset Transfer as the preferred bidder.