Plans for 'liveable neighbourhood' spark concern for residents

A MOSQUE leader has warned councillors that Muslims would be disproportionately impacted by plans for a liveable neighbourhood.

- ALEX SEABROOK

Cllr Ed Plowden, chair of the city council's transport committee

Bristol City Council is pressing ahead with controversial plans to roll out the South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood, including in Totterdown.

The hilly neighbourhood south of Temple Meads, famous for its colourful houses, could soon get a one-way system.

Totterdown’s narrow streets are a pain for drivers to navigate and find a parking space, but the liveable neighbourhood aims to make this better with new restrictions.

The Bristol Jamia Mosque is located on Green Street in Totterdown.

The mosque opened more than half a century ago and was the first one in Bristol, and is also the only mosque south of the river.

Hundreds of worshippers arrive every week for Friday prayers, who could be impacted by the proposed one-way system around Totterdown and the new permitted resident parking zone.

Several locals warned councillors on the transport policy committee about the impacts of the liveable neighbourhood, which also covers Southville and Bedminster.