Article 3
| Name of new ward | Number of councillors to retire in 2001 | Number of councillors to retire in 2002 | Number of councillors to retire in 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Avonmouth | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Bedminster | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Bishopston | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Bishopsworth | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Brislington East | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Brislington West | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabot | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Clifton | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Clifton East | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cotham | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Easton | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eastville | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Filwood | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Frome Vale | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hartcliffe | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Henbury | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hengrove | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Henleaze | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hillfields | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Horfield | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kingsweston | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Knowle | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Lawrence Hill | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lockleaze | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Redland | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| St George East | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| St George West | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Southmead | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Southville | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Stockwood | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Stoke Bishop | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Westbury-on-Trym | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Whitchurch Park | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Windmill Hill | 0 | 1 | 1 |