00:00Bristol is facing a series of changes affecting housing, high streets and public spaces.
00:08First, Bristol City Council is reviewing its plans for meanwhile sites for van dwellers.
00:13More than 150 pitches have been created, but the council say around one in six remain empty.
00:18The authority is planning a survey to understand how many pitches are needed
00:21and whether the current approach meets residents' needs.
00:24The scheme aims to provide alternatives to roadside parking with facilities,
00:28including toilets, taps and bins.
00:31The council says outreach works help support people living in vehicles,
00:34while enforcement action remains a last resort when there are serious impacts on communities.
00:39The van dwelling strategy also includes support from outreach organisations
00:43helping people consider different housing options where appropriate.
00:46The council says the next stage is about understanding what people living in vehicles actually need
00:50before deciding how the approach should develop.
00:53Moving on to the city centre, Broadmead is set for major changes.
00:57Plans include redevelopment of key sites, changes to transport and more mixed use,
01:02including homes, cafes and leisure spaces.
01:06Councillors have heard concerns about vacant shops, anti-social behaviour
01:09and the current experience of visitors, while saying improvements may take time.
01:14The plan changes are intended to respond to a changing retail environment.
01:18The council has highlighted opportunities for more homes, hospitality and community uses,
01:23while some empty buildings have already been used for temporary projects.
01:27Meanwhile, concerns about the condition of Stapleton Road have led to calls for action on fly tipping.
01:34Councillors are considering education campaigns and other measures,
01:37with a focus on working with local communities and organisations.
01:40On Stapleton Road, the council has also been looking at possible solutions.
01:45Residents and councillors have raised concerns about rubbish being left on pavements,
01:49and officials say any campaign will need to work closely with local groups to encourage lasting changes.
01:56Elsewhere, Somerset Council has scaled back plans for a crossing improvement on the A38 at Chute Shelf.
02:03The original proposal for traffic signals will not go ahead after feedback from local residents.
02:08The council says safety improvements will still be considered as part of the A38 plans.
02:13The Chute Shelf crossing proposal is part of a wider programme.
02:17The council says the revised plans reflect feedback from communities,
02:22while groups representing walkers and cyclists continue to support improved connections in the area.
02:28Finally, Bristol City Council's planning enforcement teams facing pressure
02:32after figures showed many complaints about possible breaches were closed without action.
02:37The council says additional funding has been provided to strengthen enforcement.
02:41With recruitment ongoing for planning enforcement,
02:44councillors have been told extra funding should help the services increase capacity.
02:49The authority says the team's working through recruitment challenges,
02:52as it aims to respond more efficiently to concerns about potential breaches of planning rules.
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