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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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Calling All Artists: Shine Bright at Bristol Light Festival 2026

Artists are invited to submit expressions of interest to showcase their work at the 2026 festival

12/05/25

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Old City Sounds returns: Bristol’s free music festival back this August Bank Holiday

Saturday 23 August marks the return of Old City Sounds for its third edition, once again aligning with the city’s longest-running jazz celebration

08/05/25

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Progress Through Partnership : Our work with High Streets UK

Earlier this year, we joined other flagship high street BIDs from across the UK to form High Streets UK, a new national coalition committed to championing and shaping the future of our city centres.

08/05/25

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Sneak peek at trail sculptures in the making

Gromit Unleashed is back and it's time for a behind-the-brush glimpse of the works in progress

30/04/25

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Another round, Bristol? Bristol Cocktail Weekend returns with first 25 bars and a brand-new festival hub at Bambalan announced

Bristol’s city centre is set to shake up a four-day celebration of cocktails & creativity as Bristol Cocktail Weekend returns for their third and most ambitious year to date this autumn!

28/04/25

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Bristol Light Festival 2025 drives record visitor spend as economic impact surpasses £11m

Bristol Light Festival returned in February for another record breaking year

20/03/25

High Streets UKPress Releases

Business representatives across the UK launch policy recommendations in response to business rates reform

Business representatives, including Director of Bristol City Centre BID, unite to launch policy recommendations aimed at protecting flagship high streets and preserving jobs and investment.

10/03/25

BID UpdatesPress ReleasesProtectingSafety

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 HARBOUR FESTIVAL FRINGE 2025: A CALL FOR THE CITY’S VENUES TO JOIN THE CULTURAL CELEBRATION

The Bristol Harbour Festival’s Fringe returns, inviting Bristol’s pubs, clubs, retail and cultural spaces to take part in the three-day celebration

19/02/25

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Bristol Light Festival 2025: Technology beyond screens and European Premiere to dazzle visitors

Parallels and Tetra are the latest show stopping artworks to join the lineup for Bristol Light Festival’s fifth edition, running from Friday 31st January to Sunday 9th February 2025

09/01/25

BID UpdatesPress ReleasesProtectingSafety

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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