Bristol's Business Improvement Districts unveil business plan to unite and expand operations

Bristol City Centre, Redcliffe & Temple and Broadmead’s BID leaders have come together to share their plans for the unification and expansion of their districts in what is set to become Bristol BID, as outlined in their comprehensive new business plan.

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Businesses across Bristol city centre are being asked to back a bold new vision for the city, as the three BIDs come together to combine into a singular, more powerful entity. If approved at the upcoming ballot from Thursday 5 June – Thursday 3 July 2025, the new BID will launch on 1 November 2025, investing over £18 million over five years to shape a more vibrant, inclusive and resilient city centre.

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Read the business plan here

Bristol BID is a business-led partnership investing in a safer, greener, cleaner and more vibrant city centre, giving local businesses a powerful collective voice and delivering high-impact projects that make Bristol better for everyone. This united approach aims to create efficiencies, streamline service delivery and significantly enhance impact across the city centre.

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With strong support from a wide network of businesses and city partners including Visit West, the Local Visitor Economy Partnership, and Bristol City Council, the new BID model is designed to elevate placemaking, public safety, sustainability, and business promotion at a city-wide level. The proposal outlines a model with the opportunity to generate up to £3.8 million annually from over 1,000 businesses, supported by modernised BID rules and governance.

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The proposed BID will deliver targeted investments across four themes that reflect the city’s evolving needs. Under Safe & Supported Communities, the BID will expand existing street ranger services, crime reduction partnerships and homelessness support initiatives, while introducing new roles such as a Youth Services Officer and increasing night-time safety measures. The Sustainable & Green theme will drive improvements to the city’s public realm through greening projects like tree planting, wildflower meadows and green walls, alongside climate action support, sustainable travel schemes and harbour regeneration plans.Image: Bristol BID Business Plan Launch 2025 

Experiences & Promotion will continue to build Bristol’s profile as a vibrant cultural destination, with a focus on flagship events such as the Bristol Light Festival, enhanced PR and digital marketing and the creation of a new Bristol Shopping platform. Meanwhile, the Clean & Welcoming theme will extend services including jet washing, graffiti removal, while introducing enhanced signage, improved visitor wayfinding and a new City Ambassador service to strengthen Bristol’s welcome. They will also be partnering with transport services to ensure that Bristol is welcoming, whether visitors arrive by bus, train or car.