ST JOHN'S COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

St John's Community Association

St John’s Community Association is a non-profit making community body which aims to improve and develop the environment and facilities in and around the neighbourhood and in particular St John’s Churchyard, Bedminster, Bristol (a public park in the vicinity of a landfill site), improve safety, accessibility and encourage more local residents to care for, improve and use the park.

Objectives:

• Promote the interests of local people
• Provide a channel of communication for local people
• Address local issues
• To encourage and develop support for the park and the neighbourhood amongst local residents, businesses and organisations
• Organise local activities and help promote improvements to the areas
• To improve and develop the park as a valuable open space and wildlife area, accessible to all.
• To encourage arts and events
• To improve maintenance in the park, including park furniture
• To maintain and improve services in the park
• To encourage responsible use of the park, including by dog owners
• To improve publicity of events, issues and activities through notice boards and other means
• To develop a constructive relationship with Bristol City Council and other agencies to improve the neighbourhood and park.
• To make sure that the park and its neighbourhood is and feels safe by, for example, working closely with the police as a Neighbourhood and Park Watch.

Contact details:

St John’s Community Association
C/o The Southville Centre, Beauley Road, Southville Bristol, BS3 1QG