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
Philip Street Options - Whitehouse Street Regeneration area
We're asking for feedback on traffic movement and parking on Philip Street in Bedminster, within the Whitehouse Street Regeneration Area.
End date: 23 March 2026
Civil penalty policy for private housing related offences and breaches consultation
We are consulting on a new civil penalty policy for private housing related offences and breaches.
End date: 30 March 2026
School Streets surveys
Tell us what you think about School Streets schemes at St Werburgh's Primary School, Ashton Gate Primary School, Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School, Oasis Academy Marksbury Road, Glenfrome Primary School, and May Park Primary School.
End date: 23 March 2026
Proposed traffic calming measures in the Gordon Avenue area
We are asking for your views on proposed measures to slow down traffic and help everyone follow the 20mph speed limit.
End date: 5 March 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.
Temple Quarter
Details of Bristol Temple Quarter and the Development Framework consultation which took place in 2023.