South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) is working with its partners Network Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) and the West of England Combined Authority (Weca) to prepare a strategic masterplan for Bristol Parkway Railway Station and the surrounding area.
About the masterplan
SGC says the aim of the masterplan is to “deliver a vision on how the station can be improved so it becomes a better gateway to the North Fringe of Bristol and the whole of South Gloucestershire”.
The masterplan’s objectives are to:
- Better connect the station to local communities
- Improve routes for walking, wheeling (such as mobility scooters) and cycling
- Improve connections to bus services
- Make better use of available land
- Improve the customer experience at the station
- Improve facilities at the station
- Improve access to the station
- Attract and retain the best talent and investment
- Respond to the climate and nature emergency
Following the building of an ‘evidence base’ (October 2021 to January 2022) and engagement with key stakeholders (January 2022 to March 2022), a draft masterplan has been produced.
The draft masterplan, based on the evidence base and feedback from key stakeholders, covers the proposed vision, key principles, and preferred development option.
Read more: Bristol Parkway Station and Surrounds Masterplan (SGC)
The Bristol Parkway Station and Surrounds Masterplan is being developed in parallel with Weca’s North Fringe of Bristol Strategic Infrastructure-led Masterplan. Read more in this post on the Bradley Stoke Journal website: Join the conversation on a vision for the north fringe of Bristol
Public engagement
A period of public engagement opened on Monday 4th July 2022 and will run for six weeks. All engagement materials are available to view on the SGC consultation webpage, along with a survey
The council is holding two drop-in events where you can come and learn more about the draft masterplan, meet the team and ask questions.
These events are being held at the St Michael’s Centre, North Road, Stoke Gifford, BS34 8PD on:
- Thursday 14th July, 2pm to 6.30pm
- Wednesday 27th July, 2pm to 6.30pm
An online event is also being held Wednesday 3rd August, 6pm to 7.30pm. If you want to attend the event, you need to email regeneration@southglos.gov.uk to receive a link and joining instructions.
Engagement report
A report on the public engagement outcomes was published as part of the papers for a meeting of South Gloucestershire Council’s Cabinet on 5th December 2022.
Bristol Parkway Station & Surrounds Masterplan: Engagement Report [PDF; 3.2MB]
Approved masterplan
The final version of the masterplan, as updated following public engagement, was approved by South Gloucestershire Council’s Cabinet on 5th December 2022.
Masterplan finalised and approved by Cabinet – December 2022 [PDF; 19.4MB]
Related posts in the Journal
- Tuesday 17th January 2023
Bristol Parkway set to become “station for the 21st century” (in 10-20 years’ time) - Thursday 11th August 2022
Have your say on radical 10-year+ plan to transform Bristol Parkway Station
See also:
- Sunday 18th July 2021
Prospects for a parallel tunnel at Parkway