
Welcome to Ask Bristol
Ask Bristol is the consultation and engagement hub for Bristol City Council. Tell us what you think and contribute to the future of the city.
Open consultations and engagements

Help shape the future of Bristol's air
We're creating a Clean Air Strategy and Action Plan. We want to hear from Bristol's people, organisations, and community groups to understand concerns about air pollution.
End date: 1 September 2026

Library Strategy Engagement Survey
We're writing a new 5-year Library Strategy for Bristol. We want to create it with local people, so our library service meets the needs of residents and communities.
End date: 22 June 2026

Arnall Drive Land Transfer
We're consulting on the transfer of a small parcel of land from Blaise Primary School to Bristol City Council Parks and Green Spaces. This is to enable us to grant a lease to Henbury & Rockleaze Football Club.
End date: 22 June 2026

Bristol Local Plan Main Modifications Consultation
The Local Plan sets out a positive long‑term vision for Bristol to 2040. The Bristol Local Plan will update all existing policies, and introduce new policies, for deciding planning applications which will guide development across the city.
End date: 12 June 2026

Bristol cultural strategy engagement
We're developing a new 10‑year Cultural Strategy for Bristol. We want to shape this strategy together with the people of this city, and the people and organisations who make Bristol's cultural life thrive.
End date: 10 July 2026

Consultation on proposed school term and holiday dates for 2027 to 2028
We're consulting on the proposed 2027 to 2028 school term and holiday dates for all Community and Voluntary Controlled schools in the city.
End date: 28 May 2026
Results and recent decisions

Budget 2026 to 2027 consultation
Full Council agreed our budget for 2026/27 on 12 February 2026.
Council tax will rise by 4.99%, which includes 2% to support adult social care.

Improving Denmark Street area consultation 2025
The proposals were approved on 5 February 2026 by the Transport and Connectivity Committee.

Rosemary Lane engagement
On 5 February 2026 the Transport and Connectivity Committee decided not to proceed with the proposals.

Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2026 to 2027 consultation
On 20 January 2026 the Strategy and Resources Policy Committee approved the consultation option for administration changes for Bristol's 2026/27 Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme.

Policy for Managing Vehicle Dwelling consultation
The policy for Responding to People Living in Vehicles 2026-2031 was approved at the Homes and Housing Delivery Policy Committee on Friday 19 December 2025.

Waste and Recycling Collection Consultation 2025
Options for waste and recycling collection changes were presented for consideration by the Environment and Sustainability Policy Committee on Thursday 18 December 2025.

East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood
The latest monitoring data report and public engagement findings were published on Thursday 18 December 2025.

Bristol Sanctuary Strategy 2025-2030 consultation
The Children and Young People Policy Committee approved the Sanctuary Strategy 2025 and Sanctuary Action Plan on 27 November 2025.

School Organisation Strategy Consultation
The Children and Young People Policy Committee approved the School Organisation Strategy 2025 – 2028 on 27 November 2025.
Information about our long-term projects

East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood
We're creating a liveable neighbourhood in Barton Hill and parts of Redfield and St George.

South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood
Information about the proposed liveable neighbourhoods in Southville, Bedminster, Ashton Vale, Malago Vale, Windmill Hill and part of Totterdown.

Filwood regeneration
Working with the local community and stakeholder groups, we've developed plans to create positive change in Filwood.

Tree management
Share your views on proposed felling of street trees.

School Streets
Through the introduction of School Streets schemes, we're making the journey to school safer and healthier for children and their families.

Making local roads safer
We're delivering local schemes designed to make roads safer for everyone.

Temple Quarter
Details of Bristol Temple Quarter and the Development Framework consultation which took place in 2023.