Supporting Lower Lodge (in Bower Ashton)

I have just submitted a statement supporting the Lower Lodge proposals to 'do up' the lodge and turn it into an asset, rather than a crumbly old ruin. Virtually all the money has been raised through applications to trusts....


As one of the ward councillors for Southville ward, and also, as a recent member of the Bristol Building Preservation Trust, I urge you to support this project.

Your report says it all:

The Lower Lodge, a grade II* listed building, has been derelict and deteriorating
for many years due to its location next to the busy A 370 and its situation within
the boundary of Ashton Park School. It is included on the English Heritage
Buildings at Risk List. The Lodge is owned by Bristol City Council (BCC).


This proposal has received the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund and other
funders with £1,027k of the required £1,110k funds now secured.


I was at a presentation at one of the Trust meetings of the fantastic work that has been done by officers, board members and others to raise the vast majority of funding  towards the total needed, and have been very impressed with the dedication of those involved.

Anyone who travels down the A370 could easily have missed the sad-looking building covered with sheets on the right-hand side as you leave Bristol. Well, by supporting this project you can turn it into an asset of which the city can be proud.