A refreshed Western Harbour Advisory Group was established in March 2024 following an open recruitment process. The WHAG will be an important group who work with Bristol City Council and the masterplanning team. The group will be a key connection between the project and wider communities and will play a role in ensuring that the community is kept informed about the project and sharing wider community voices with the council and project team.
We will review how the group is working together after 6 months to make sure it works constructively for all members.
Members of the Western Harbour Advisory Group will work with Bristol City Council to:
- Champion, inspire and advocate for different elements of the Western Harbour vision
- Proactively bring ideas and community insight to the table
- Give a steer on the overall direction of the project
- Be a sounding board for the project as it goes forward
- Show a willingness to learn about the area and the existing community, the reasons for the project, and the considerations affecting it and emerging issues through the masterplanning process
- Share information with their wider communities
They will bring their community expertise to the project in relation to four key themes: Culture, Community, Environment and Economy. With strong connections to the communities they represent, they will champion their aspirations and solutions throughout the conversation. Members of the WHAG don’t need to be a professional in these areas, just passionate and with strong community links.
The group will be organised by Bristol City Council, with individual sessions facilitated by the masterplanning team, technical experts etc – depending on the aspect of the project discussed at the time.
Councillor McAllister, Ward Member for Hotwells and Harbourside will also join the group.
Although the WHAG is an important group, they are one part of lots of engagement that will take place with the community. We understand not everyone can commit to the requirements of a regular group so will make sure there are plenty of opportunities to continue to help us with the plans for the project as it progresses. The group will help us to shape an inclusive engagement strategy so that we can hear from a wide range of voices.
