*High Street Grants – second round! New deadline 30th April 2025* As part of their social value investment for the regeneration work on Filwood Broadway, RCKa Architects, (who are redeveloping 4-16 Filwood Broadway, the same side as the Old Cinema site) working with Bristol City Council have donated money to the Knowle West Alliance Small GrantsContinueContinue reading “New High Street Grants of up to £1000”
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Knowle West Alliance Launches New £3000 Grants for a Safer and Friendlier Community!
We are pleased to launch the Safer and Friendlier Community Grants in collaboration with the Council Community Development Team funded by the Police Crime Commissioner. This is specifically for grassroots action locally that aims to promote a safer and friendlier community in Knowle West. We welcome applications from local individuals, groups and organisations who haveContinueContinue reading “Knowle West Alliance Launches New £3000 Grants for a Safer and Friendlier Community!”
Re:work
A statement from Knowle West Alliance. In February 2017 five local charities got together to look at how we could work together to bring all of the great things happening in Knowle West together in order to make the best of current and future opportunities, people and resources. Little did we know then that KnowleContinueContinue reading “Re:work”
Knowle West Food Network
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”
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”
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