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We sent out a BID newsletter on 27 November containing information about: Business grants Christmas reopening plans The BID helps to promote your business / Marketing Keeping you and the […]

Broadmead BID has joined the national campaign to BOUNCE BACK BETTER calling on the Government to do more for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure businesses. The aim is to ensure businesses, […]

From Wednesday 2 December, the government will replace the national restrictions with a regionally-differentiated approach, where different tiers of restrictions apply in different parts of the country. These tiers will […]

If you are looking to grow your digital skills or learn something new, you can access live training with Google Digital Garage. Their series of webinars are designed to help […]

All the current and up to date guidance from for employees, employers and businesses is available HERE  

Metro Bank is planning to open a new customer contact centre above its store located in Bristol Shopping Quarter, creating 50 jobs. The site will be Metro Bank’s first contact […]

To help businesses during the Coronavirus outbreak, Bristol TV are offering free airtime on their TV channel to local businesses and charities until 2 December.  For anyone who has a […]

To fight coronavirus, new restrictions measures have been imposed in England from 5 November 2020. The latest Government guidelines are available HERE. They include details on: Businesses permitted to remain […]

During this time, you may feel low, worried, anxious, or be concerned about your health or that of someone close to you. Everyone reacts differently to events and changes and […]

Covid Marshals start work on Friday 6 November. Over the national lockdown period and beyond, Covid Marshals will be out and about, particularly in busy areas of Bristol with a […]

The UK  terrorism threat level is now “severe” meaning an attack is “highly likely”. The announcement follows recent attacks in Austria and France. Please remain vigilant. Free ACT training is […]

Would you know how to spot the signs of suspicious behaviour and what to do to help yourself, others and the emergency responders, if an attack should take place? With […]

To support shoppers and retailers visiting and working in Bristol city centre, NCP is currently offering up to 4 hours for £4.50, or a maximum of £9 for all day […]

Multi award-winning place promotion app LoyalFree, and partner of Broadmead BID, has expanded their ‘Give As You Save’ charity initiative to support the NSPCC, the UK’s leading children’s charity. The […]

Found – An app to make it easier to reunite people with their lost items Simply called ‘Found’, the easy-to-use mobile phone app and website give people the opportunity to […]

A 12-month e-scooter trial has now begun in Bristol and Bath giving residents and visitors a new sustainable way to travel in the region. The trial is being led by […]

Businesses in the hospitality, leisure and tourism, and close contact sectors must create a unique QR code for their premises, for customers to scan using the NHS App. They can […]

Often, getting outside input and advice on your concerns and opportunities can be really helpful with deciding on your next steps. Following on from the BID’s recent webinars to help […]

All retail workers in England need to wear face coverings, or retailers face fines of up to £10,000. Speaking in the House of Commons on 22  September, Prime Minister Boris […]

The new Thrive at Work West of England is offering regional employers help to respond to mental health concerns in the workplace, particularly those arising from Covid-19. The package of […]

In line with UK Government guidance, Bristol City Council are in the process of contacting eligible retail, hospitality and leisure businesses from across the city to let them know they […]

The Professional and Business Services Sector and Enterprise Nation, supported by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, have teamed up to offer small and medium sized businesses FREE […]

Over 80,000 masks are being given out to shoppers and bus users in the city as new Government guidance makes face coverings mandatory in shops. Wearing face coverings on public […]

Mrs Peaches Golding OBE, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Bristol, wrote to Broadmead BID Manager Steve Bluff to thank all retailers within Bristol Shopping Quarter for their selflessness during lockdown and […]

Are you looking for ways to address new challenges presented by COVID-19? The Digital Innovation Fund: UWE Bristol’s £1m Covid-19 Recovery Fund provides free support and grants for West of […]

‘We are all human – it’s natural to sometimes feel the weight of life. It’s also natural to want to talk to someone’. Bristol Chaplaincy provides a range of one-to-one […]

A 100% government-backed loan scheme has been launched for small and medium-sized businesses. The new fast-track finance scheme allows businesses to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 and access the funds […]

Some simple preventative tips from the Fraud Advisory Panel to help with Covid-19 fraud risks, including online shopping and courier fraud, as well as anticipated and emerging issues.Please read the […]

Please click HERE for advice, guidance and recommendations from Avon & Somerset Police to our business community, and in particular those working in food retail sector and / or those […]