Save Bristol Gardens Alliance
@savebrisgardens.bsky.social
OUTCOME OF JUDICIAL REVIEW EXPECTED IN JUNE. Saving a historic, nature rich garden from housing. https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/save-bristols-historic-garden
Pinned
'We need to take a stand to protect our history and our heritage'
Carrie Sage from Save Bristol Gardens Alliance asks why a judicial review had to be held to decide the future of the former zoo site
www.bristol247.com
Reflctions on the Judicial Review - and why it should have been avoided.
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
A wonderful book.
Does anyone seriously think that @AcornPG will put protection of the ‘nationally important tree collection’ over profit at #BristolZooGardens?
No of course not.
This dreadful development must not take place.
#destruction #nature #trees
Does anyone seriously think that @AcornPG will put protection of the ‘nationally important tree collection’ over profit at #BristolZooGardens?
No of course not.
This dreadful development must not take place.
#destruction #nature #trees
Paul Wood's excellent book - Tree Hunting - 1,00 Trees to Find in Britain and Ireland's Towns and Cities has just landed - thestreettree.com/.../tree-hun...
WeI particularly appreciated this section in the Bristol Section about the tree at the sadly-now-closed Bristol Zoo Gardens site.
WeI particularly appreciated this section in the Bristol Section about the tree at the sadly-now-closed Bristol Zoo Gardens site.
May 28, 2025 at 5:37 AM
A wonderful book.
Does anyone seriously think that @AcornPG will put protection of the ‘nationally important tree collection’ over profit at #BristolZooGardens?
No of course not.
This dreadful development must not take place.
#destruction #nature #trees
Does anyone seriously think that @AcornPG will put protection of the ‘nationally important tree collection’ over profit at #BristolZooGardens?
No of course not.
This dreadful development must not take place.
#destruction #nature #trees
Reflctions on the Judicial Review - and why it should have been avoided.
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
'We need to take a stand to protect our history and our heritage'
Carrie Sage from Save Bristol Gardens Alliance asks why a judicial review had to be held to decide the future of the former zoo site
www.bristol247.com
May 16, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Reflctions on the Judicial Review - and why it should have been avoided.
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
TODAY’S THE DAY - Judicial Review hearing begins….
Thank you to all who have supported, donated and made this legal challenge possible, esp the experts at @BristolTreeFora.
We will be arguing hard to stop the horrendous destruction planned for #BristolZooGardens.
🌲🌳
Thank you to all who have supported, donated and made this legal challenge possible, esp the experts at @BristolTreeFora.
We will be arguing hard to stop the horrendous destruction planned for #BristolZooGardens.
🌲🌳
May 7, 2025 at 6:09 AM
TODAY’S THE DAY - Judicial Review hearing begins….
Thank you to all who have supported, donated and made this legal challenge possible, esp the experts at @BristolTreeFora.
We will be arguing hard to stop the horrendous destruction planned for #BristolZooGardens.
🌲🌳
Thank you to all who have supported, donated and made this legal challenge possible, esp the experts at @BristolTreeFora.
We will be arguing hard to stop the horrendous destruction planned for #BristolZooGardens.
🌲🌳
Reposting as a member of @canopycoalition.bsky.social. This is important. Please read and act. Thank you
April 18, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Reposting as a member of @canopycoalition.bsky.social. This is important. Please read and act. Thank you
Reposted by Save Bristol Gardens Alliance
Now is the time to get the Heritage Trees Bill turned into law
bills.parliament.uk/publications...
We must try t stop this happening again.
bills.parliament.uk/publications...
We must try t stop this happening again.
April 18, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Now is the time to get the Heritage Trees Bill turned into law
bills.parliament.uk/publications...
We must try t stop this happening again.
bills.parliament.uk/publications...
We must try t stop this happening again.
Reposted by Save Bristol Gardens Alliance
The illegal felling of the Whitewebbs Oak #whitewebbsoak
YouTube video by Ian Phillips
www.youtube.com
April 18, 2025 at 6:56 AM
If we resolve anything this New Year, let’s make it to preserve our urban green spaces for future generations.
CrowdFunder link in bio ⬆️. Every £ makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity 💚
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
CrowdFunder link in bio ⬆️. Every £ makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity 💚
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
How the fate of Bristol Zoo's Clifton site hangs in the balance
The first weeks of 2025 will decide what happens next in the zoo saga
www.bristolpost.co.uk
December 31, 2024 at 7:59 AM
If we resolve anything this New Year, let’s make it to preserve our urban green spaces for future generations.
CrowdFunder link in bio ⬆️. Every £ makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity 💚
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
CrowdFunder link in bio ⬆️. Every £ makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity 💚
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
Yes, @GeorgeFergusonx 👏
@bristolgreen can
💚 Stick to its environmental credentials
💚 Avoid wasting vast amounts of taxpayers money on lawyers
💚Save itself from having to defend the indefensible
….by withdrawing @BrisZooSociety planning permission.
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
@bristolgreen can
💚 Stick to its environmental credentials
💚 Avoid wasting vast amounts of taxpayers money on lawyers
💚Save itself from having to defend the indefensible
….by withdrawing @BrisZooSociety planning permission.
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
'We have a real possibility of overturning this shameful planning permission'
This is an open letter from George Ferguson, former mayor of Bristol, to Paula O'Rourke, Green Party councillor for Clifton
www.bristol247.com
December 14, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Yes, @GeorgeFergusonx 👏
@bristolgreen can
💚 Stick to its environmental credentials
💚 Avoid wasting vast amounts of taxpayers money on lawyers
💚Save itself from having to defend the indefensible
….by withdrawing @BrisZooSociety planning permission.
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
@bristolgreen can
💚 Stick to its environmental credentials
💚 Avoid wasting vast amounts of taxpayers money on lawyers
💚Save itself from having to defend the indefensible
….by withdrawing @BrisZooSociety planning permission.
www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...
@BrisZooSociety now assailed by its Shareholders for tone deaf decision to flog off Bristol’s heritage.
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
Bristol Zoo auction faces legal challenge days before big memorabilia sale
A group of shareholders have hired lawyers to demand the Zoo's two auctions are postponed
www.bristolpost.co.uk
November 19, 2024 at 8:04 AM
@BrisZooSociety now assailed by its Shareholders for tone deaf decision to flog off Bristol’s heritage.
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
BRISTOL ZOO JUDICIAL REVIEW
Fantastic news!
Judge has given permission for Judicial Review to go ahead on *every* ground of challenge.
A giant step forward to overturning planning permission and halting environmental destruction.
@BristolCouncil
@BrisZooSociety
@bristolgreen
Fantastic news!
Judge has given permission for Judicial Review to go ahead on *every* ground of challenge.
A giant step forward to overturning planning permission and halting environmental destruction.
@BristolCouncil
@BrisZooSociety
@bristolgreen
November 19, 2024 at 8:01 AM
BRISTOL ZOO JUDICIAL REVIEW
Fantastic news!
Judge has given permission for Judicial Review to go ahead on *every* ground of challenge.
A giant step forward to overturning planning permission and halting environmental destruction.
@BristolCouncil
@BrisZooSociety
@bristolgreen
Fantastic news!
Judge has given permission for Judicial Review to go ahead on *every* ground of challenge.
A giant step forward to overturning planning permission and halting environmental destruction.
@BristolCouncil
@BrisZooSociety
@bristolgreen
Reposted by Save Bristol Gardens Alliance
After we read the s123 notice for Bedminster Green, we wondered: what other open spaces have Bristol City Council sold?
'Notices published under section 123(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 since 01 November 2023.' whatdotheyknow.com/request/noti... via @whatdotheyknow.bsky.social
'Notices published under section 123(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 since 01 November 2023.' whatdotheyknow.com/request/noti... via @whatdotheyknow.bsky.social
Notices published under section 123(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 since 01 November 2023. - a Freedom of Information request to Bristol City Council
Please provide a list of all notices published under section 123(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 since 01 November 2023.
Yours faithfully,
Mark CD Ashdown
Chair
The Bristol Tree Forum
whatdotheyknow.com
November 17, 2024 at 8:51 PM
After we read the s123 notice for Bedminster Green, we wondered: what other open spaces have Bristol City Council sold?
'Notices published under section 123(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 since 01 November 2023.' whatdotheyknow.com/request/noti... via @whatdotheyknow.bsky.social
'Notices published under section 123(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 since 01 November 2023.' whatdotheyknow.com/request/noti... via @whatdotheyknow.bsky.social
Reposted by Save Bristol Gardens Alliance
The High Court has confirmed that the tree preservation regime and planning regime must work hand in hand and that developers relying on the planning permission exception to the tree preservation regime do not have free rein.
Here is the Judgment:
caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/admin/2...
Here is the Judgment:
caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/admin/2...
November 17, 2024 at 8:51 PM
The High Court has confirmed that the tree preservation regime and planning regime must work hand in hand and that developers relying on the planning permission exception to the tree preservation regime do not have free rein.
Here is the Judgment:
caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/admin/2...
Here is the Judgment:
caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/admin/2...
Reposted by Save Bristol Gardens Alliance
Welcome to Canopy!
We are the national coalition of tree campaigners! An umbrella organisation for grassroots campaign groups and individuals.
Sign up to add your voice
Canopy.org.uk
And get in touch to join our monthly online meetings.
Hello@canopy.org.uk
We are the national coalition of tree campaigners! An umbrella organisation for grassroots campaign groups and individuals.
Sign up to add your voice
Canopy.org.uk
And get in touch to join our monthly online meetings.
Hello@canopy.org.uk
November 13, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Welcome to Canopy!
We are the national coalition of tree campaigners! An umbrella organisation for grassroots campaign groups and individuals.
Sign up to add your voice
Canopy.org.uk
And get in touch to join our monthly online meetings.
Hello@canopy.org.uk
We are the national coalition of tree campaigners! An umbrella organisation for grassroots campaign groups and individuals.
Sign up to add your voice
Canopy.org.uk
And get in touch to join our monthly online meetings.
Hello@canopy.org.uk
Thank you 🙏💚to everyone who has so generously pledged to the CrowdFunder so far. Reaching £10k in just 28 days is amazing.
The fight to save this urban oasis goes on.
For nature, for everyone 💚💚💪
The fight to save this urban oasis goes on.
For nature, for everyone 💚💚💪
September 7, 2024 at 6:14 AM
Thank you 🙏💚to everyone who has so generously pledged to the CrowdFunder so far. Reaching £10k in just 28 days is amazing.
The fight to save this urban oasis goes on.
For nature, for everyone 💚💚💪
The fight to save this urban oasis goes on.
For nature, for everyone 💚💚💪
FIVE days to go and £1720 to raise.
Can YOU help please?
🌳 Pledge whatever you can spare
🌳 Ask your family and friends
🌳 Share this message
Thank you 🙏💚😊
CrowdFunder link here:
crowdjustice.com/case/save-br...
Can YOU help please?
🌳 Pledge whatever you can spare
🌳 Ask your family and friends
🌳 Share this message
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CrowdFunder link here:
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Save Bristol's historic Zoo Gardens
Saving a historic, biodiverse and nature rich urban garden from housing development - please help us raise funds to Judicially Review a flawed planning approval.
crowdjustice.com
September 1, 2024 at 8:37 AM
FIVE days to go and £1720 to raise.
Can YOU help please?
🌳 Pledge whatever you can spare
🌳 Ask your family and friends
🌳 Share this message
Thank you 🙏💚😊
CrowdFunder link here:
crowdjustice.com/case/save-br...
Can YOU help please?
🌳 Pledge whatever you can spare
🌳 Ask your family and friends
🌳 Share this message
Thank you 🙏💚😊
CrowdFunder link here:
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Happy Friday!
Here’s a glorious Indian Bean Tree (catalpa bignoniodes) 🌳
#BristolZooGardens has a fab 8m tall specimen. Masses of 🐝-friendly nectar-filled flowers in June.
⛔️@briszooproject @BrisZooSociety @BristolCouncil want to CUT IT DOWN to build flats.
Insanity.
Here’s a glorious Indian Bean Tree (catalpa bignoniodes) 🌳
#BristolZooGardens has a fab 8m tall specimen. Masses of 🐝-friendly nectar-filled flowers in June.
⛔️@briszooproject @BrisZooSociety @BristolCouncil want to CUT IT DOWN to build flats.
Insanity.
August 30, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Happy Friday!
Here’s a glorious Indian Bean Tree (catalpa bignoniodes) 🌳
#BristolZooGardens has a fab 8m tall specimen. Masses of 🐝-friendly nectar-filled flowers in June.
⛔️@briszooproject @BrisZooSociety @BristolCouncil want to CUT IT DOWN to build flats.
Insanity.
Here’s a glorious Indian Bean Tree (catalpa bignoniodes) 🌳
#BristolZooGardens has a fab 8m tall specimen. Masses of 🐝-friendly nectar-filled flowers in June.
⛔️@briszooproject @BrisZooSociety @BristolCouncil want to CUT IT DOWN to build flats.
Insanity.
Stock pic of a Loquat ⬇️(eriobotrya japonica) - there’s a beautiful specimen at #BristolZooGardens
🌳protected by TPO by @BristolTreeFora
🌳county champion tree
But
⛔️ to be cut down for luxury flats, with 161 other unique historic trees
Help stop this madness 🙏
Link ⬆️
🌳protected by TPO by @BristolTreeFora
🌳county champion tree
But
⛔️ to be cut down for luxury flats, with 161 other unique historic trees
Help stop this madness 🙏
Link ⬆️
August 30, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Stock pic of a Loquat ⬇️(eriobotrya japonica) - there’s a beautiful specimen at #BristolZooGardens
🌳protected by TPO by @BristolTreeFora
🌳county champion tree
But
⛔️ to be cut down for luxury flats, with 161 other unique historic trees
Help stop this madness 🙏
Link ⬆️
🌳protected by TPO by @BristolTreeFora
🌳county champion tree
But
⛔️ to be cut down for luxury flats, with 161 other unique historic trees
Help stop this madness 🙏
Link ⬆️
📣 Legal challenge update! 📣
Amazing response to the CrowdFunder - SO grateful to ALL who have pledged so far 💚🙏🌳
We need to raise £1,920 to hit our £10,000 target.
Please can you help?
Every £1 makes a difference. Thank you.
crowdjustice.com/case/save-br...
Amazing response to the CrowdFunder - SO grateful to ALL who have pledged so far 💚🙏🌳
We need to raise £1,920 to hit our £10,000 target.
Please can you help?
Every £1 makes a difference. Thank you.
crowdjustice.com/case/save-br...
August 30, 2024 at 5:01 PM
📣 Legal challenge update! 📣
Amazing response to the CrowdFunder - SO grateful to ALL who have pledged so far 💚🙏🌳
We need to raise £1,920 to hit our £10,000 target.
Please can you help?
Every £1 makes a difference. Thank you.
crowdjustice.com/case/save-br...
Amazing response to the CrowdFunder - SO grateful to ALL who have pledged so far 💚🙏🌳
We need to raise £1,920 to hit our £10,000 target.
Please can you help?
Every £1 makes a difference. Thank you.
crowdjustice.com/case/save-br...
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Thank you for finding us on BlueSky.
We campaign against the plans to destroy beautiful #BristolZooGardens for luxury flats.
We’re also promoting alternatives which work for nature and for #Bristol.
Stand by for lots about urban sustainability, trees, biodiversity….
For nature. For everyone 🌳
Thank you for finding us on BlueSky.
We campaign against the plans to destroy beautiful #BristolZooGardens for luxury flats.
We’re also promoting alternatives which work for nature and for #Bristol.
Stand by for lots about urban sustainability, trees, biodiversity….
For nature. For everyone 🌳
August 28, 2024 at 2:55 PM
👏
Thank you for finding us on BlueSky.
We campaign against the plans to destroy beautiful #BristolZooGardens for luxury flats.
We’re also promoting alternatives which work for nature and for #Bristol.
Stand by for lots about urban sustainability, trees, biodiversity….
For nature. For everyone 🌳
Thank you for finding us on BlueSky.
We campaign against the plans to destroy beautiful #BristolZooGardens for luxury flats.
We’re also promoting alternatives which work for nature and for #Bristol.
Stand by for lots about urban sustainability, trees, biodiversity….
For nature. For everyone 🌳