News on East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood

People will be aware that Bristol City Council temporarily moved tenants from Barton House on Tuesday 14 November, following a survey which showed that if there was a fire, explosion or large impact then the structure of the building would be at risk.

The council is awaiting the results of an in-depth building survey to make a long-term decision about the future of Barton House and how this might impact the people who live there.

It was originally our plan to run a statutory Traffic Regulation Order consultation on the proposed changes to the roads within the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood trial before Christmas, to get further feedback on the proposals.

However, while we – along with community groups, agencies, and volunteers in the area - continue to work to support Barton House residents through this difficult and unsettling time, we have pushed back the consultation until there is more clarity for a long-term decision on Barton House.

Barton House is in a key area within the Liveable Neighbourhood’s proposed boundary. Residents would be impacted by the proposals for trial measures on nearby streets, including two bus gates on Avonvale Road and Marsh Lane.

We appreciate that this will be disappointing to many of the residents and organisations who have suggested changes and improvements to the area, but we know that they will be understanding given these unique circumstances.

In the meantime, we will continue to work with residents across east Bristol to finalise where to install around 10 new cycle hangars. More details on the cycle hangars will follow in the new year.