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Downs Committee
Purpose of committee
The Downs Committee was set up by the Clifton and Durdham Downs (Bristol) Act in 1861.
The Committee is responsible for the management of the Downs. The Membership of the Committee is made up of the Lord Mayor and six Members of Bristol City Council, as well as the Master and six members of the Merchant Venturers.
Downs Committee Procedure Rules 2023
How to have your say
Check meeting agendas for updated 2024 public forum guidance to submit statements, questions, and petitions.
Membership
- Councillor Henry Michallat
- Councillor George Calascione
- Councillor Paul Goggin
- Councillor Caroline Gooch
- Councillor Izzy Russell
- Councillor Kaz Self
- Councillor David Wilcox
- Mike Bothamley
- David Freed
- Mark Burchfield
- Bevis Watts
- Robert Bourns
Contact information
Support officer: Steve Gregory.
Email: steve.gregory@bristol.gov.uk