South Bristol's Roads Under Threat: Say No to SBLN Road Blocks
The proposed Low Traffic Neighbourhood will destroy our streets. Oppose it before the 9th October 2025 deadline.
STOP the SBLN: How South Bristol Residents Can Take ACTION Now
The proposed South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood (SBLN) will negatively transform the streets of South Bristol by disrupting daily commutes, local businesses, and access to areas such as those listed below. The movement of cars and other vehicles including emergency services will be restricted and heavily controlled.
Some of the proposed 11 areas to have roads blocked off include:
Southville | Bedminster | Windmill Hill
Ashton Vale | Malago Vale | Part of Totterdown
Bristol City Council’s plan, detailed in their consultation here, aims to create a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN), which will lead to congestion and restricted movement.
With the consultation closing at midnight on 9th October 2025, now is the time to act.
Here’s how you can make your voice heard:
Submit Your Feedback Online
Visit the council’s consultation page and complete the online survey. Share your concerns about how the SBLN could affect your daily life, from longer travel times to impacts on local businesses. Be specific: personal stories resonate.Attend a Consultation Event
The council is hosting in-person and virtual events to discuss the SBLN. Check the consultation page for dates and times, and join to ask questions or voice opposition directly to decision-makers.Spread the Word
Talk to neighbours, friends, and local business owners about the SBLN. Encourage them to participate in the consultation. Share this newsletter or the council’s link on social media to raise awareness.Write to Your Councillors
Contact your local South Bristol councillors and MP through this link to express your concerns. Emails or letters highlighting the potential disruptions of the SBLN can influence their stance.Join this SBLN Substack Newsletter
You can comment and speak to each other here on Substack if you sign up for a free account and subscribe to the newsletter.
The SBLN will irreversibly reshape South Bristol, and your input is critical to stop it.
The consultation ends on 9th Oct 2025. DON’T WAIT!
Visit the consultation page to act now and keep our streets open, accessible, and thriving.
🎬 How You Can Take Action
WRITE to your MP and Councillor: click here
Structure your emails in this way:
Write down the problems you are facing (send photos if appropriate).
Write about the impact they’re having on you, your family & friends.
Write down what action you want your elected members to take.