While much has been put on hold, the East Street Vision project has been progressing.
The project is funded by multiple partners and has a multi-disciplinary team. working on it, led by the Bedminster BID. Over the Spring of 2020, they undertook a wide-ranging research and community engagement exercise which included interviews with local community groups, an online interactive map, user surveys and also spending time in the street, observing how it’s currently used through the course of the day and evening.
The website received over 4,500 views and 600 interactions which fed into a ‘Stage 1 Report’ which sets out a framework to guide how the street should develop. The report itself is substantial, but there is a short overview in the form of a film here. There is also a live Q&A webinar event on Monday 9th November at 12.30.
The Bedminster BID has also been successful in securing funding from WECA, the West of England Combined Authority. This means new businesses or landlords of empty premises can apply for up to £10,000. You can find out more here. There are also two online webinars for those considering applying:
We at AGB think this is a great opportunity to shape one of our key shopping streets. If you have any thoughts or ideas that you’d like to discuss with us, please do get in touch.