Brislington Community Partnership is based in the southeast of Bristol, UK. We are made up of residents, interested individuals, members of community groups and representatives from business, schools, churches and statutory agencies such as Bristol City Council's Youth Services, Community Development and Housing, Health and Social Services). The Partnership covers both Brislington East and West wards, including, Broomhill, St Anne's, and St Anne's Park.
Our vision for Brislington is:
We came together initially because we realised that to attract funds into the local area we would need to come together with a common voice, which is what the Partnership has been striving to achieve since its inception. Under the leadership of long-term Chair, David Waters (1999-2007), the Partnership has had a wide range of successes, from drawing up an initial action plan, to developing a comprehensive community directory, to facilitating such groups as the Friends of Nightingale Valley and Respect. The Partnership has also organised fun days such as the Big Moan and the Big Grin, to address younger people's issues in the area and foster better intergenerational communication and cooperation.
More recently, we have been working with Bristol City Council's Sustainable Cities Team to put together a comprehensive Community Action Plan. And, from 2008 we have been a Neighbourhood Partnership, working in close collaboration with both Bristol City Council and with the Police and Communities Together (PACT).
Our meetings are open and inclusive so please come along and add your voice.
Angela Piccini, Chair
David Waters, Deputy Chair
Steve Pearce, Secretary
Theresa Driscoll, Treasurer