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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Major public art project for Centre Promenade announced

Stakeholder engagement to begin for artwork that “belongs to everyone”.

14/11/24

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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

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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

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