Businesses urged to back £18M BID proposal with £2.75M safety commitment at its heart
Businesses are being encouraged to vote YES in the upcoming Bristol BID ballot, which promises a £2.75 million investment in safety, crime prevention and wellbeing.
16/06/25
Voting opens for a greener Bristol: £2.2M of new Bristol BID investment set to help businesses reach net zero
The Bristol BID ballot opened on Thursday 5th June with plans to invest £2.2 million in city-wide environmental initiatives and support for local businesses to tackle climate change.
05/06/25
Bristol BID unveils bold plans to amplify city life through £5.7M investment in culture, marketing and promotion
New unified BID promises to boost footfall, celebrate Bristol’s identity and strengthen visibility for local businesses
29/05/25
Bristol BID’s £18 million investment plan includes ambitious projects that enhance the look, feel and welcome of the city centre
A new Business Improvement District would unite and expand the three existing BIDs to deliver ambitious investment, with over £4M to be allocated to enhance the city's welcome
19/05/25
Bristol’s Business Improvement Districts unveil business plan to unite and expand operations
Three of Bristol’s Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) have revealed their plans for a more united approach to uplifting the city
14/05/25
BCRP Awareness Week: Everything You Need To Know About Bristol’s Business Crime Reduction Partnership
The BCRP aims to bring together BIDs, Businesses, the local authority, and the police to reduce crime and its impact
10/03/25
Expanded Safe Space Pilot records widespread successes
Last month, the Bristol Safe Space project ran a second successful pilot in Bristol City Centre.
26/02/25
Bristol City Centre BID to collaborate with Avon & Somerset Police for expanded Safe Space pilot
Bristol is taking another bold step to ensure night-time safety as the City Centre BID partners with Avon & Somerset Police for a second Safe Space pilot.
09/01/25
Bristol City Centre BID launches night-time Safe Space pilot in partnership with Avon & Somerset Police
The pilot initiative, taking place on Friday 6th December and Saturday 7th December, seeks to support vulnerable individuals during busy weekend nights in Bristol’s city centre.
03/12/24
Major public art project for Centre Promenade announced
Stakeholder engagement to begin for artwork that “belongs to everyone”.
14/11/24
Safer Business Action Week makes a successful return to Bristol City Centre
October saw the return of Safer Business Action Week, a collaborative initiative led by the BIDs alongside various other community partners.
08/11/24
Bristol consults on new unified and expanded city BID: ~£17m investment to strengthen economy and support local business
Consultations are underway for the creation of a landmark new Bristol BID.
05/11/24