The BID’s proposed £4.21 million investment in Clean & Welcoming services will help expand services including graffiti removal, jet washing, tree lighting, public realm improvements and place-shaping projects across the extended BID footprint – including Wapping Wharf, Portland Square and Temple Quarter. This investment also includes targeted enhancements to arrival points across the city, ensuring a strong first impression and a seamless, supported welcome.

The BID’s seven-day cleansing service, delivered in partnership with Bristol Waste Company, removed more than 3,000 graffiti tags and cleaned 9,000 miles of pavements in 2024 alone, responding to over 200 direct requests from local businesses.

“This is more than a tidy-up,” said Steve Bluff, Director of Redcliffe & Temple BID. “It’s about giving our businesses, residents and visitors the environment they deserve – an environment that supports footfall, fosters pride and creates a sense of belonging. A clean, cared-for city isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s a competitive advantage.”

Local businesses are already seeing the benefits. “The BID delivers a fantastic cleansing service, said Jason Edward, Store Manager at Primark. “They keep our pavements clean and litter free, and always respond quickly to requests for graffiti removal or when our steps – a key entry point to the shopping area – need jet washing.”