We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Bristol City Council in South West across 46 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Bingo hall approved
The committee approved the Club 3000 bingo hall proposal at Hartcliffe Way after a lengthy debate on the sequential test, transport sustainability, public health, and the loss of a future housing allo…
“Speaker 4: So the motion is to move that the application be approved subject to conditions, including, but not limited to, a condition to secure the d…”
Church Road HMO approved
The committee approved a mixed-use redevelopment at 203–207 Church Road: retention of the pub at ground floor with nine flats / 42-bedroom HMO accommodation above. Officers said the scheme was policy-…
“Speaker 13: So the proposal is for nine flats containing 42 bedrooms of HMO accommodation with the retention of the public house on the Ground Floor. …”
Council Tax and Social Care Precept Increase
Approved recommendation for council tax increase of 4.99% comprising 2.99% core council tax and 2% adult social care precept for 2026-27. Council tax base generates £316.5 million in 2026-27, a moveme…
“The council's net revenue budget for the year 2627 as 634.1 million and expenditure allocations as set out in appendix one subject to any budget amend…”
General Fund Revenue Budget 2026-27 to 2030-31
Proposed general fund revenue budget requirement for 2026-27 is £634.1 million, rising to £770 million by 2030-31. Budget reflects significant changes from Fair Funding Review and provisional settleme…
“The proposed general fund revenue budget requirement for 2627 is 634 million and this rises to 770 million by 203031.”
Workplace parking levy consultation
The committee approved going out to consultation on a workplace parking levy, using three illustrative scenarios and a draft investment strategy. The discussion confirmed that the committee is decidin…
“Agenda item eight, the workplace parking levy draft outline business case and investment strategy. Once again, this is a key decision because it impac…”
East Bristol scheme made permanent
The committee approved making the East Bristol Livable Neighbourhood permanent, with associated funding, delegated authority, and contract procurement/variation powers. The report states this is a key…
“Agenda item seven, East Bristol Liverpool neighborhood. This is a key decision as there's a spend of over £500,000 and it impacts two or more wards in…”
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