The Downs Committee


Body responsible for the management of the Clifton Down and Durdham Down open recreational spaces in the Bristol area. 



The body is a joint committee formed by Bristol City Council and the  Society of Merchant Venturers of the City of Bristol. 

The committee comprises the Mayor and six Members of the Council elected by the Council, along with the Master and six Members of the Society elected by the Society.We suspect this body will be subject to the Environmental Information Regulations due to its public role, and in light of the powers given to the committee under the Clifton and Durdham Downs (Bristol) Act 1861 (in-particular section XI of that Act).


Notes source: The Clifton and Durdham Downs (Bristol) Act 1861. 

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