The Christmas Steps Arts Quarter nestles in a historic part of Bristol city centre - Perry Road, Lower Park Row, Colston St, St Michael's Hill, Upper Maudlin St and the Christmas Steps themselves.

We are a unique collection of independent businesses, hundreds of residents and the location of our core hospitals such The Children's Hospital, BRI & Maternity.

We welcome the pending improvements to our city's roads, and the reduction of traffic on surrounding routes. However, the impact of changes elsewhere have led to our streets becoming the main route through the centre. The continuous stream of traffic past our homes and businesses prevent access to those wishing to visit our businesses and the hospitals, as well as severely impacting our health and quality of life.

Therefore we the residents and businesses of the Christmas Steps Arts Quarter call upon Bristol City Council to swiftly identify solutions to prevent our streets from being the remaining through route in the city centre.