Who are we?

WHO ARE WE?

Bristol Views is an independent group of Bristol people (see below). We have no political affiliation or connection with Bristol City Council.  We’re here because we feel that the 'consultation process' around planning in the city has failed to give a voice to the ordinary people of Bristol. We want change.

In many ways, everything has been stacked against genuine consultation with ordinary people. The developers want high rises, they’re profitable and many architects are reluctant to oppose the developers. 

We need to show our elected representatives what Bristol wants.

Although we have strong personal views, we have been careful to weigh poll questions evenly, so that if Bristol’s citizens are in fact highly enthusiastic about high-rises, the poll will show that.  

Sponsors:

Matthew Montagu-Pollock: Journalist, urbanist, and long-standing campaigner against tall buildings in Bristol. Came to Bristol in 2011 after a 23-year career in Asia.

Kim Hicks: Actor and activist, daughter of Jerry and Anne Hicks, who from the 1960’s onwards, powerfully challenged many major developments that would have destroyed the character of the Bristol we have enjoyed for many years.

Robert Pritchard: Joint head of the Bristol Historical Association and Bristolian born and bred. History teacher in state schools for 38 years.