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22 September: A Day of Disruption and Deliberation Across Bristol and Somerset

Roadworks in Knowle and Sheffield, two council committees, and a Bristol City Under-21s match all land on the same weekday.

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 sees a cluster of separate events affecting Bristol and Somerset residents. First Bus has announced that Broadwalk in Knowle will be closed between 09:30 and 15:30 on that day, diverting services 36 and 45 [1]. Meanwhile, the same date brings a scheduled meeting of Bristol City Council's Human Resources Committee at 10:00 am, with supplementary agendas including the Trade Union Forum and the Public Forum [2][24328][24424]. Somerset Council's Planning Committee - West and the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Panel are also set to meet at 2:00 pm and 10:30 am respectively [3][4]. In sport, Bristol City Under-21s host Hull City at Ashton Gate at 6:00 pm [6]. Elsewhere, a night-time road closure with resurfacing works on Witham Road is set for the evening of Monday 21 September, affecting First Bus services 51 and 52A [5].

Sources

  1. First Bus Bristol, Bath & West service updates: Broadwalk,Knowle - Road Closure - 36,45 - starting 22.09.26
  2. Bristol City Council meetings and papers: Meeting scheduled: Tuesday, 22nd September, 2026 10.00 am, Human Resources Committee
  3. Somerset Council meetings and papers: Meeting scheduled: Tuesday, 22nd September, 2026 2.00 pm, Planning Committee - West
  4. Somerset Council meetings and papers: Meeting scheduled: Tuesday, 22nd September, 2026 10.30 am, Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Panel
  5. First Bus Bristol, Bath & West service updates: 51 & 52A | Witham Road
  6. Bristol City FC news: Under-21s to host Hull City

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