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Safe & Supported Communities
8 Jul 2025
Bristol BCRP achieves National Standards Accreditation for Excellence in Crime Reduction
This recognition highlights the partnership’s exceptional performance in creating a safer city centre for businesses, staff and the public.
BID Updates
4 Jul 2025
Bristol businesses deliver a YES vote for a unified and expanded BID, unlocking £18 million investment for the city centre
Businesses back ambitious five-year plan to elevate safety, sustainability and vibrancy across the city centre
Experience & Promotion
2 Jul 2025
Bristol Harbour Festival partners with Good Law Project to bring national icons Carol Vorderman and Ella Morgan to the Expression Stage
A groundbreaking day of activism, artistry and identity to take over Millennium Square - presented by Good Law Project, Diverse Artists Network and Bristol Legacy Foundation
Experience & Promotion
26 Jun 2025
Love Bristol Gift Card celebrates three years with record growth and £180k+ in local spend
Teacher gifting trend helps drive momentum as card expands to 190+ citywide venues
Experience & Promotion
25 Jun 2025
Full steam ahead, Gromit!
A steam train loaded with sculptures of Wallace, Gromit, Feathers McGraw and Wallace’s latest invention, Norbot made its way into Bristol along the city’s harbour railway this morning (25 June).
Experience & Promotion
24 Jun 2025
Iconic tall ship Galeón Andalucía to make first-ever voyage into Bristol Harbour Festival this July
The Galeón Andalucía will sail into Bristol this summer for Bristol Harbour Festival.
Experience & Promotion
20 Jun 2025
Trollblazing! Poppy joins the cast of Gromit Unleashed
In collaboration with the world-famous Californian animation studio DreamWorks, Poppy joins the dazzling lineup of Gromit Unleashed 3.
Experience & Promotion
18 Jun 2025
Temple Church hosts free summer programme of performance & wellbeing to celebrate radical reimagining of Shakespeare’s Henry V
This summer, Bristol’s historic Temple Church will be transformed by a vibrant programme of free public events celebrating Insane Root Theatre’s radical new staging of Henry V
BID Updates
16 Jun 2025
Your Business, Our Priority, Bristol’s Future – It’s time to vote yes to Bristol’s future
By Steve Bluff, Director of Redcliffe & Temple BID and BID Lead for the new Bristol BID proposal
Safe & Supported Communities
16 Jun 2025
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.
Experience & Promotion
13 Jun 2025
St Pauls Carnival to bring the spirit of carnival to Bristol Harbour Festival for the first time
A landmark cultural collaboration brings Caribbean creativity to the harbourside in a powerful celebration of community and continuity
Experience & Promotion
11 Jun 2025
Lights. Camera. Action
Star appeal brings red carpet glamour to Gromit Unleashed 3.
Experience & Promotion
9 Jun 2025
Over 30 free pop-up performances to take place across Bristol’s city centre for Make Music Day
Saturday 21 June will see various city centre venues come together to bring free musical performances and activities to the people of Bristol
Sustainable & Green
5 Jun 2025
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.
Safe & Supported Communities
4 Jun 2025
Monthly Footfall Overview: May 2025
Busy weekends, warm weather, and international visitors drove footfall in May
Safe & Supported Communities
30 May 2025
Bristol’s night-time economy retains coveted Purple Flag status
Bristol has once again been officially recognised for its work supporting the city’s thriving night-time economy, after having its Purple Flag status renewed for the 15th year running
Experience & Promotion
29 May 2025
Sculpture sites for Gromit Unleashed 3 revealed
Find your favourite Aardman characters across Bristol this summer, with trail locations for Gromit Unleashed 3 revealed.
Experience & Promotion
29 May 2025
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
Experience & Promotion
27 May 2025
Landmark brewery collaboration leads 2025 Bristol Harbour Festival alongside Thatchers Cider return
Bristol’s brewing greats unite for the first time as Thatchers Cider balloon takes flight and the Made In Bristol stage champions emerging local talent and food and drink
Experience & Promotion
21 May 2025
Explore Festival of Nature’s professional programme
Join a series of expert-led events for professionals in the environment, nature, and health sectors with Festival of Nature's Professional Programme of events.
Safe & Supported Communities
19 May 2025
Volunteers’ Week 2025: Neighbourly Opportunities for you and your business
For Volunteers' Week 2025, we're shining a light on our partners Neighbourly and their work giving local businesses the opportunity to make a positive impact through employee volunteering
Clean & Welcoming
19 May 2025
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
Safe & Supported Communities
15 May 2025
20 Days of Calm helps boost workplace wellbeing
Bristol workers embraced wellbeing through Stress Awareness Month campaign
Experience & Promotion
14 May 2025
100 days to go to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 – with games hosted right here in Bristol
England awaits era-defining tournament as new Women's Rugby World Cup trophy unveiled and further tickets released.