Steve Bluff, Director of Redcliffe & Temple BID

As we grow, we remain agile and responsive – able to scale our efforts in line with the priorities set by our business community. This flexible approach ensures we can continue to deliver value, without compromising on quality or presence, wherever and whenever it’s needed most.

We’ve listened closely to what businesses want: better coordination, stronger representation and more visible results. Whether it’s attracting footfall with nationally-recognised events like the Bristol Light Festival, delivering enhanced safety in the night-time economy or bidding for major industry conferences – the ambition is real and the delivery will be too.

Bristol Light Festival

Just as important as where we invest is how we decide. That’s why governance under the new BID will be more inclusive than ever. We’re launching open, themed working groups, so levy-paying businesses can shape priorities, funding and delivery. Whether you’re a retailer in Cabot Circus, a restaurateur at the Harbourside or in the knowledge sector in Redcliffe, your voice will be heard – and will count.

This isn’t just about local benefit – it’s about Bristol’s place on the national stage. A unified BID strengthens our hand in government conversations, in tourism and investment bids and in cross-sector partnerships that create long-term value for our economy.

Let’s look at this as a unique opportunity – because we have the chance to evolve. Our existing structure has served us well, but by coming together under one stronger, more unified approach, we can amplify our impact, sharpen our purpose and deliver even greater value for the city and our businesses.