As Freshers Week kicks off, here’s an update on all of the activities we have delivered and continue to deliver, to welcome students to the city. Bristol, as one of the most popular university cities in the UK, has welcomed tens of thousands of students to the city centre and across our communities. Our unrivalled cultural scene, nightlife, brilliantly performing universities and colleges are all factors that make a university career here outstanding. 

As a Business Improvement District (BID), our role is to support our levy paying businesses and help to make the city centre environment as wonderful to spend time in as possible – as well as keeping students and our wider community safe whilst enjoying all that it has to offer.

WATER SAFETY AWARENESS

We all love a dip every now and again, but our work as part of the Bristol Water Safety Partnership reminds us of the importance of not getting into the water at the harbourside, unless through the supervised ‘Swim Bristol Harbour’ project.  

Working closely with Bristol Nights, Avon Fire & Rescue Service, Bristol City Council and Avon and Somerset Police, our water safety campaign spreads the word about keeping everyone safe.

These handbooks were distributed to more than 250 night-time operators in Bristol alongside posters in venues, a collaborative social media campaign and billboards to spread awareness. Should you wish to request a comprehensive handbook and quick reference pull-out guide, please contact Bristol Nights.

In the meantime, we encourage you to stay connected through our channels for updates as well as the opportunity to sign up to the Women’s Safety Charter. There will also be the opportunity to sign up to the Safety of Women at Night training, which has so far seen a hugely positive response from our night-time economy businesses. 

We look forward to working with you further to help to keep our city centre both thriving as well as safe for all.