Bristol Accord
In December 2005, as part of the UK's Presidency of the EU, ministers from member states met in Bristol to discuss and agree the benefits of creating sustainable communities across Europe.
Ministers were asked to endorse the Bristol Accord; eight characteristics of a sustainable community and a commitment to share good practice on case studies.
Ministers were also asked to agree to specific proposals to:
- Enhance the impact of European Investment Bank (EIB) loan finance
- Foster generic place-making skills
Ministers agreed the importance of fostering skills for successful place making and the value of co-operative activity on this theme across member states. Ministers supported a proposal for a European Skills Symposium, to be hosted by ASC and organised in partnership with the European Urban Knowledge Network (EUKN).
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Bristol Accord – the Department for Communities and Local Government
