We’re celebrating Bristol’s night-time economy for achieving Purple Flag status for the 12th year in a row.
13/06/2022
Bristol’s night-time economy celebrates after receiving the coveted Purple Flag award in 2022, marking the 12th year in a row the city has been recognised for this accolade.
Purple Flag is an international accreditation awarded to cities that surpass excellence in managing their evening and night-time economies. Similar to the Blue Flag for beaches, Purple Flag aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres between the hours of 6pm and 6am.
The annual Purple Flag award, made by the national Association of Town Centre Management, assesses qualities such as safety, diversity, vibrancy, accessibility, cleanliness and partnership working, and it gives positive reassurance to those people planning a night out in the city.
Bristol City Centre BID worked in partnership with Bristol City Council to manage the accreditation process through a comprehensive set of standards, ensuring that different aspects of the city’s offering were presented to the judges. Bristol was recognised for its vibrant and diverse mix of dining, entertainment and culture on offer while promoting the safety and wellbeing of visitors and local residents.
City partners to help manage the night-time economy include Bristol City Centre BID, Bristol Nights, Bristol Waste, Night Watch and Avon and Somerset Police.
Highlights from Bristol’s submission include:
