About CHIS
The Clifton and Hotwells Improvement Society, popularly known as CHIS, was founded in 1968 and now has over 1,100 members. Its main aims are:
- to improve the amenities of the area,
- to preserve the best features,
- to maintain the quality of life within the area.
Since its inception CHIS has become widely respected for its balanced attitude towards local issues. Although one of the largest amenity societies in the country, it manages to retain personal contacts necessary for the committee to reflect members' views.
CHIS will endeavour to respond to enquiries regarding specific issues from paid-up MEMBERS only.
Our Chairman, Brian Worthington, has written a brief history of CHIS.
CHIS covers the diverse area of urban Bristol BS8 which includes Hotwells, North Clifton, Cliftonwood, the west of Whiteladies Road and Clifton Village.
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What CHIS offers its members
- A regular newsletter with local news and points of interest plus details of planning and licensing applications.
- A series of winter talks and summer walks and visits.
- Occasional garden, photographic, literary and artistic competitions.
- Advice on individual planning concerns.
- Other social events
See the events page and the membership page for more information.
What CHIS does
- Studies all planning, licensing and tree applications. Advises the City Council’s Planning Committee through membership of the Conservation Advisory Panel.
- Campaigns on local issues.
- Carries out major projects e.g. The Look Out Point on Sion Hill.
- Erects plaques on the houses of famous residents.
- Plants trees, shrubs and bulbs.
- Installs benches and litter bins.
- Gives financial help to local residents’ groups for projects.
- Informs the City Council and other relevant organizations of the society’s views.
- CHIS is ready to fight for a worthwhile cause and has to its credit some notable victories. CHIS aims to be a positive force for improvement.
All are welcome to our meetings. See the Events page for details. They are also on the CHIS noticeboard at the Library in Princess Victoria Street.
Joining CHIS
To join, please see the Membership page for a form to download and complete.