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Journey by Journey / Bristol (WECA) Commuters / Re: New station at North Filton/Brabazon, Bristol
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on: April 09, 2025, 14:40:08
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Plans submitted for the first permanent office building at Brabazon9th April 2025 2 min read Plans have been submitted for a new Grade-A office building located next to the new train station at Brabazon.The station office building will be the first permanent commercial space at Brabazon and marks the next step in delivering a thriving new, mixed-use neighbourhood for North Bristol. Designed by AHR Architects, the eight-storey state-of-the-art building will deliver of 123,330 square feet of much-needed Grade- A office space for Bristol. The building will be located above the new train station that will connect visitors and employees to Bristol Temple Meads in less than 15 minutes. Employees will also benefit from the amenities that they would expect of city centre office space. There will be a ground-floor retail-dining space, spilling out onto a landscaped public square and over 100 cycle spaces and shower facilities to encourage office staff to walk, run or cycle to work. And with the new Arena coming soon, the offices at Brabazon will offer all the lifestyle advantages needed to attract and retain high-skilled talent. The ground floor will also house a manned train ticket office, making it just the third station to be staffed in the region after Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway.
Sustainability is at the heart of the plans, with the building targeting EPC A rating, BREEAM Outstanding and NABERS 5*A rating, as well as NABERS a WiredScore Platinum certification for connectivity. As part of the approved masterplan for Brabazon, this thriving new neighbourhood will see the delivery of creative workspaces, shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, as well as over 6,500 new homes, up to 2,000 beds for student accommodation, the largest new public park in the Southwest for 50 years, and the supersonic new YTL Arena. Seb Loyn, Planning & Development Director at YTL Developments said: “The first new Grade-A office space at Brabazon is a landmark moment for the new neighbourhood. Located next to the new train station at Brabazon, it will provide the area’s world-leading commercial cluster with the space, connectivity and opportunity to grow and expand.” YTL Developments has submitted the planning application for the new office building this week. Subject to planning approval, construction is expected to complete in early 2028. For the full press release, visit YTL Developments. |
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Journey by Journey / Bristol (WECA) Commuters / Transport in the West of England - Hustings for the next WECA Mayor
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on: April 03, 2025, 08:50:45
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I attended this event at the Watershed, Bristol, last evening. Five of the six candidates for WECA» Mayor were present: Helen Godwin, Labour Steve Smith, Conservative Mary Page, Green Oli Henman, Liberal Democrat Ian Scott, Independent Reform's candidate Arron Banks was also invited. Social media posts had apparently indicated that he would come, leading to enhanced security and an anti-racist protest outside the venue, but he did not attend. The candidates were asked questions such as: How did you get here this evening? (Steve Smith came by bus, Oli Henman took a train from Bath; I think the others all drove). They all supported Bus Franchising and expanding the local rail network. Steve Smith opposed the Park Street Bus Gates and bus lanes on the Keynsham Bypass. In summing up, Helen Godwin stated that while all the candidates (present!) were in broad agreement about what needed doing, a Labour Mayor under a Labour government was most likely to be able to deliver. There's a full write-up by Bristol 24/7 here: https://www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/news/ebln-lessons-reducing-car-dependency-weca-mayoral-hustings/Oh, and full disclosure: I went by bus. But it was the last bus from Failand, at just before 6pm - so the only way back was to get Mrs Squirrel to give me a lift! |
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Journey by Journey / Bristol (WECA) Commuters / Re: Nailsea & Backwell station - stairway to platform 2
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on: March 27, 2025, 08:37:17
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Some members seem to have missed the double negative! It’s not not Nailsea and Backwell, despite Chris from Nailsea’s assertion.
Due to some major building work, the Squirrels are currently living in the most triangular village in North Somerset (another quiz - where might that be?). NLS▸ is our most convenient local station for the duration.
I was shocked at the state of the stairs - surely they will be condemned soon?
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