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Welcome to the October issue of the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood newsletter.

This is our new-look newsletter that gives you all the news and updates on the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood project.

In this issue we have news of when the trial measures will be installed; a video to help prepare ahead for the trial; our search for up to five Bristol based artists to help create on-road artwork with the community; and we also have information about our free travel offers.

Trial measures to be installed

We've announced the programme for the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood trial measures to be installed, including planters on streets, pocket parks and bus gates.

The measures will be installed in five phases from 28 October to 10 January:

Phase 1 – St George including Wicket Lane, Beaufort Road, Blackswarth Road, Glebe Road and The Avenue – from 28 October to 6 November
Phase 2 – Redfield including Avonvale Road, Pilemarsh, Marsh Lane, Barnes Street, Victoria Avenue and Byron Street – from 11 to 29 November
Phase 3 – Barton Hill including Kingsmarsh Way and Lincoln Street – from 2 to 9 December
Phase 4 – Barton Hill and Redfield including Lancaster Street and Cobden Street – from 10 to 13 December
Phase 5 – Barton Hill and Redfield including Grindell Road, Barton Hill Road/Ducie Road and Ducie Road bridge – from 16 December to 10 January

Once the measures have been installed, drivers will still be able to access all roads within the trial area, but most routes for motorised vehicles will change. The measures will make it easier and safer to walk, wheel and cycle throughout the area.

We'll seek views on the trial in 2025.

Find out more

Visual of temporary measures at Victoria Street, including colourful shapes on the pavement.

Calling all Bristol based artists!

We're looking for up to five artists to work with the east Bristol community to create on-street art as part of the upcoming trial scheme.

To find out more about the commission, you can book onto an online session on 22 October.

Expressions of interest need to be in by 1 November.

Find out more

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Free travel offers

Whether it's for shopping, appointments, visiting loved ones, the school run, or your daily commute, why not try cycling, walking, or taking the bus more often? You'll save money, get fitter, and help improve the air we all breathe.

Register for our free travel offers and find out what works best for you.

Offers include:

Borrow a bike for up to four weeks
Cycle training for all abilities
Accompanied cycle rides to discover the best routes
Free bus taster tickets
Electric scooter vouchers
£10 train vouchers

Eligibility: You must be 18 or above and live, work or study in the West of England region.

Register by filling in our travel offers form hosted on WEST website.