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BID Updates
3 Nov 2025
Meet the new Bristol BID Advisory Board representing our growing city centre
We are pleased to introduce the new Bristol BID Advisory Board, a group of experienced professionals representing the breadth of Bristol’s business community across our newly expanded BID area.
BID Updates
1 Nov 2025
Bristol’s unified Business Improvement District officially launches
£18 million investment programme begins as businesses back new model of delivery
Experience & Promotion
27 Oct 2025
Laughter for a cause: Bristol Comedy Festival teams up with homelessness charity TAP for Bristol
The Bristol Comedy Festival will return for its second edition from Thursday 15th – Saturday 31st January 2026, once again transforming the city into a hub of laughter, creativity and connection.
Safe & Supported Communities
24 Oct 2025
Bristol launches bold bid to become UK’s Capital of Civil Rights at pioneering summit next month
Landmark Talks4Change Summit to bring together Lord Boateng, Lord Marvin Rees and civil rights pioneers - with Martin Luther King III expected to join commemorations in 2027
Experience & Promotion
15 Oct 2025
The Juke Box hits all the right notes: Newcomer wins big as Bristol Cocktail Weekend’s 2025 Cocktail of the year is announced
‘The Big Iron’ strikes gold in the bar’s standout debut at the festival
Safe & Supported Communities
10 Oct 2025
TAP for Bristol marks World Homeless Day with £10,000 in new grants to local charities
Creative Youth Network (CYN) and Ara Recovery for All (Ara) have both received TAP funding
Clean & Welcoming
7 Oct 2025
New landmark artwork unveiled in the heart of Bristol
“Our Common Ground” by artist Oshii transforms Centre Promenade into a bold celebration of heritage, identity and unity
Experience & Promotion
6 Oct 2025
Bristol’s local visitor economy reports a boost from hosting Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
After the roaring success of two quarter-finals and both semi-finals of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 being hosted at Ashton Gate Stadium, Visit West is reporting a boost to the visitor sector.
Sustainable & Green
23 Sep 2025
Introducing Lendable: Free reusable packaging for all
Find out more about Lendable, Ecosurety's new re-use campaign for Bristol.