SBLN Process - The good, the bad and the ugly
This page describes the process used to implement the South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood Scheme. It also contains links to information, discussion groups and downloadable items created by the local community.
1 - Interactive Map
The main tool used for engagement was an interactive map. All the tools and methods of engagement led to the comments being added to the interactive map which has been used as the main tool to gather feedback from residents. The map was designed to allow for contributors to add comments outside the boundary of the project to take on feedback from surrounding areas. [Page 8]
2 - Survey
Alongside the interactive map, a survey was available to fill in. The survey was designed to be very similar to the interactive map. The questions on the survey were the same questions the contributors answered when placing their pins. People submitting the survey were asked to name the street for the issue they were reporting. [Page 9]
3 - Comments and Suggestions
The interactive map received 6,081 comments from 1,562 different users between 5 July and 30 October 2024. On a separate survey, we received 513 submissions. These have been considered separately but have been reported to the relevant designing team. [Page 19]
These comments are not available to Citizens to view. An FOI request was made on 16 Jul 2025 asking for this data to be published.
I finally received the engagement comments on 11 Oct 2025 and published the results for everyone to view.
4 - BCC Analysis
The BCC Design Team analysed the comments provided by Citizens.
5 - Engagement Report
BCC Published the Engagement Report on 10 Jul 2025.
6 - Arup Analysis
BCC sent all SBLN information to Arup so that they could formulate proposals.
7 - Proposals
Published on 4 Sep 2025 - SBLN Proposals
8 - Consultation Survey (Residents)
The Consultation Survey opened on 4 Sep 2025 and will close on 31 Oct 2025.
9 - Consultation Survey (Business)
Local Businesses can fill in this survey.
10 - Joint meeting - West of England Combined Authority Committee and West of England Joint Committee - Friday, 17th October, 2025 1.00 pm
“We had an extraordinary number of questions received from members of the public ahead of this meeting. “There were 119 questions and I understand this is the most we have ever received. I’ll take it as a win and we are genuinely grateful for everyone who is engaging with the democratic process."
Helen Godwin - WECA Mayor
11 - Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 5.00 pm
Community Information and Resources
- Petition - Stop Southville Roadblocks!
- SBLN Concerns Group - Facebook
- Keep Bristol Moving - Facebook
Bristol Uncovered Reports
You can view more data, reports, analysis and news stories related to the SBLN on BU Reports (look for the SBLN Button).
