00:00A number of high-profile development and transport projects are under review, all in progress across Bristol.
00:08One of the most contentious is the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood, a trial traffic scheme designed to improve walking, cycling
00:16and air quality.
00:17Initially scheduled for six months, the trials now set to remain until at least the summer, as council officers complete
00:23their full business case.
00:25Some changes, including the relocation of bus gates and replacement of bollards with camera enforcement, are planned to improve access
00:32for emergency vehicles and exempt drivers.
00:34While roughly a third of residents support the scheme, nearly half oppose it, citing concerns about traffic and safety.
00:42Meanwhile, in the city centre, councillors have approved plans to close part of Denmark Street to cars, creating more space
00:48for pedestrians and outdoor dining.
00:49The eastern section of the street between Chowamichi and St Augustine's Road will see bollards and planters installed, with deliveries
00:56accommodated behind the hippodrome.
00:58While local politicians see this as a boost for hospitality and pedestrian safety, some disabled residents have raised concerns about
01:05access and the availability of parking close to entrances.
01:09Council staff are working with accessibility groups to address these issues.
01:14Further changes are being considered in Redfield, where developers have submitted a revised application for a student accommodation block on
01:21the former co-op funeral care site.
01:23The latest plans propose a four-storey building with around 230 cluster flats and shared communal spaces.
01:30The scheme includes eight parking bays and 56 cycle spaces.
01:34Council officials and residents have raised concerns over potential impacts on heritage, traffic and local amenity.
01:40Neighbours argue that surrounding narrow roads could be overwhelmed, while developers maintain the design has been carefully adapted following previous
01:48refusals.
01:50Energy and sustainability projects are also part of Bristol's evolving landscape on the Dundry Slopes.
01:56Proposals backed by Bristol City Leap would see grazing land converted into solar farm, capable of powering more than 500
02:03homes.
02:03Steel security fencing and CCTV have been included in the plans, but a petition against the scheme highlights some local
02:09opposition.
02:11Finally, residents in areas covered by Bristol's resident parking zones have successfully paused proposed changes to visitor permits after a
02:20public backlash.
02:21The plan would have halved free visitor permits and required payment for all others.
02:26Following significant feedback, councillors agreed to review the proposals, balancing parking management, traffic reduction and community needs.
02:33Other measures such as business electric vehicle permits and pay and display changes are still under consideration as the Council
02:41analyzes consultation responses.
02:44From road trials and pedestrians to solar energy and parking reforms, Bristol's development decisions continue to spark discussion about access
02:52safety and the City's long-term planning.
02:54And that's your round-up of the latest developments across Bristol.
02:57The City's long-term planning.
02:57The City's long-term planning.
02:58The City's long-term planning.
02:58The City's long-term planning.
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