1. BID retailer meeting
19 September 2018

2. - BID renewal -

3. The future of the BID Our current BID ends in October 2018
Main priorities for a future BID are:
- Cleansing & maintenance
- Addressing anti-social issues - Marketing
- Business Support
The voting period ends on 26 September
If successful the next BID will run: 1 Nov 2018 – 31 Oct 2023

4. BID 3 projects (i)
@bristolshopping

5. BID 3 projects (iii)

6. BID 3 projects (ii)

7. A ‘No’ vote would mean losing all this…
Enhanced levels of cleansing
Resources to address rough sleeping and anti-social issues
Marketing & promotion of BID area
Christmas lights
Social media
The Bristol Shopping Quarter website
Events in the BID area
The BID team
Free training courses
The BID mystery shopping programme

8. Unlock the Box
Competition - one lucky person won a giant container full of prizes from BSQ
Partnered with Heart FM
Promoted by Bristol Post & B24/7
Thank you to all who donated prizes

9. Taste Buds guide
Pull-out guide in Bristol Post Weekend magazine advertising cafes and restaurants in BSQ
1,000 copies were given out in Broadmead
Advertised on bristolpost.co.uk & features e.g. 10 best breakfasts

10. Destination Bristol / Visitbristol
Bristol Shopping Quarter ad in Summer leaflet
80,000 copies – leaflet lists all major Bristol summer events
Distributed via stands - around Bristol - motorway services on M4/M5 - sites in and around Somerset, Gloucestershire & Bath - Paddington & Victoria stations in London

11. Gromit Unleashed II

12. Made in Bristol TV
Sponsorship package - to promote Bristol Shopping Quarter - to promote the BID
Interviews with retailers & the BID team
Coverage of summer events, launches etc.
Social media opportunities

13. Indie shopping guide
New booklet – each independent business has an entry
Promote the independent shops in Bristol Shopping Quarter
5,000 copies
Distributed via the stores, Tourist Information Centre, city centre hotels and cafés
Bristol Post gave out 2,000 copies

14. Social Media @bristolshopping
Statistics 1 August 2018 vs 1 August 2017
- Facebook: +19%
- Twitter: +15% - Instagram: +21%
Consumer e-newsletter: 3502 subscribers
Share your Instagram stories
@bristolshopping

15. Outside in Broadmead… Hanging baskets (June - October)
BID pays for a higher standard of cleansing
Continual focus on problem issues (chewing gum removal, graffiti removal)
Weekly meetings with cleansing contractor
Maintenance issues addressed promptly – bin locks to be fixed later this month

16. Christmas is coming
Christmas lights switch-on event: - Friday 9 November, Cabot Circus
Bristol Christmas market: - Friday 9 November – Saturday 23 December - Broadmead East
Local Christmas market: - Friday 30 November – Saturday 23 December - Broadmead West

17. Christmas Market

18. Metro Bank
Grand opening on 28 & 29 September – all invited!

19. Half Marathon Sunday 23 September
Road closures starting at 4am at Anchor Road
10,000 runners

20. Thank you – any questions?
broadmeadbristolbid.co.uk