This summer members of the Knowle West Food Network* are out and about being a bit nosey about what people think about food in the area. They are starting conversations to find out what it means to eat well and thrive in Knowle West. We know some people are already thriving, they love cooking andContinueContinue reading “Knowle West Food Network”
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Getting the best new developments for Knowle West
There are various residents groups across Knowle West working together for the local area, including looking at possible local developments. The planning system can seem complicated. Knowle West Regeneration Planning Group provides planning related advice to groups if they need it, including training on planning issues. Knowle West Futures meet regularly in person and online; itContinueContinue reading “Getting the best new developments for Knowle West”
Community Event March 2024
In March Knowle West Alliance, Knowle West Media Centre, Filwood Community Centre, Bristol City Council Levelling Up Fund came together to provide a community event. It was held at Filwood Community Centre and Hannah, KWA Team Co-ordinator (and local resident) was a huge part of the organising the day. Hannah shares her view of theContinueContinue reading “Community Event March 2024”
New funding for our Small Grants for food related projects
Since 2019, our Small Grants programme has gone from strength to strength! It’s hard to believe that in that time we’ve awarded over 80 Small Grants to nearly 60 individuals, groups and organisations based in Knowle West to support local community projects. We have now received a new pot of funding related to food projects. ContinueContinue reading “New funding for our Small Grants for food related projects “
The Local Plan
What is the local plan? The Government requires every local planning authority to create a Local Plan. What Bristol City Council (BCC) say about their plan: “The new Local plan will set out how Bristol will develop over the next 20 years. It will help deliver the new homes and jobs we need and safeguardContinueContinue reading “The Local Plan”
What next for The Knowledge?
In 2023 we are reviewing our local newsletter, the Knowledge and the community website – what they are for, how we use them and how we can improve them. **HOW do we know & share what is happening in our community? **WHAT kind of local information is useful and WHERE do you want to find it? We areContinueContinue reading “What next for The Knowledge?”
KW Food Network
We are an active network of residents, groups, businesses and organisations (interested in food), working together to plan and make locally led change happen in Knowle West. Everyone is welcome. Aims – what we want to achieve together: This group aims for everyone in Knowle West to have access to good quality affordable food; forContinueContinue reading “KW Food Network”
Filwood Broadway Working Group
This is advance notice of a third “Recreate Filwood” Workshop, planned for Saturday morning July 23rd at 10 am. Bristol City Council have used the report from the second workshop to set up a public survey, which you can find here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/FilwoodBroadwaySurvey/ The purpose of the survey is to gather local opinion on the proposalsContinueContinue reading “Filwood Broadway Working Group”
**Local Lettings Policy for new affordable housing – Discussion**
You are welcome to join us on Tue 5th July at 5pm at Filwood Community Centre to explore ideas for a Local Lettings Policy for new affordable housing developments in Knowle West. – A local lettings policy for Lockleaze has recently been set up- We’ll consider whether a similar policy might be suitable for KnowleContinueContinue reading “**Local Lettings Policy for new affordable housing – Discussion**”
guest blog – MORE TREES, PLEASE! By Filwood Tree Champion, Jim Smith
Early in 2020, I was offered 100 oak trees for £20 via the Bristol Tree Forum of which I’m a member. I applied for and obtained a £100 Grant from Knowle West Alliance to purchase these trees (50 cm ‘whips’), badge making materials, marking pens, labels and ties to run an ‘adopt a tree’ projectContinueContinue reading “guest blog – MORE TREES, PLEASE! By Filwood Tree Champion, Jim Smith”
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