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The Bristol Festival 2008

September 08

A brand new festival to showcase Southwest talent. The main outdoor activities will take place in the Amphitheatre and Waterfront Square with stages for entertainment, food and drink and family fun.

Sport Relief Mile

March 08

Venues are now gearing up for the Sports Relief Mile due to take place on 16th March. It promises to be a great day of running in order to raise some money. There will be road closures in place but lots of people around to run, have fun and then relax on the Harbourside.

Talking CCTV

January 08

Forum members were excited to hear about a 3-month pilot scheme to see if 'talking CCTV' will prevent or deter anti social behaviour. At the moment it is used on a limited basis to try to encourage people to think about their actions before continuing down the wrong path.

Christmas Charity Collection

December 07

We are teaming up with CLIC Sargent to raise money over the Christmas period. Special access will be granted to CLIC collectors in all venues along Bordeaux Quay. We are hoping to build on the amount collected last year for this very worthy cause.

Committee Members Voted In

October 07

Following the growth of the group it was felt a more formal approach would be benefitial. A constitution now exists and the committee members were voted in during this months meeting. Paul from Lloyd No 1. is the new Chair, Amy from Bordeaux Quay the Secretary and Charlie from Watershed the Treasurer. Congratulations to those voted in!!!

Best Bar None 2007

September 07

Harbourside venues are preparing their applications for this years award scheme. The scheme recognises excellent customer service in licensed premises. Last year a Harbourside Venue, Oceana, scooped the top prize. Let's hope Harbourside can continue with this excellent work.

For further information click here

Inspector Mike Cox retires

August 07

Since the conception of the Harbourside Forum, Inspector Mike Cox has been a key figure. With an infectious enthusiasm to change the perception of the area for the better, Mike has motivated and supported the group on all levels. The Forum would like to wish Mike the very best of luck and thank him for all his efforts.

To see the Avon & Somerset Police tribute click here

EDF Energy Bristol Harbour Festival

July 07

The Forum are looking forward to the Harbour Festival (Friday 27th - Sunday 29th July) which promises to be another excellent event attracting thousands of people to the area. Attention is focussing on a collective approach to the event in order to contribute to putting on the best festival ever. Issues relating to the presentation of the area and public safety have been priorities in this planning.

Further information about the Harbour Festival 2007

Smoke-free Venues

July 07

From 6am on Sunday 1st July 2007 virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces will become smokefree. The Forum have been busy preparing for the implementation of this new legislation. Discussion has focussed on the operational delivery and venues have been sharing their ideas on how to approach this change.

For further general information about a Smoke-free Bristol

Taxi Rank in Canon's Road no longer Marshalled

April 07

Safer Bristol Partnership informed the Forum that as of Friday 6th April, the taxi rank on Canon’s Road would no longer be marshaled.

It was hoped that the rank would be utilized more by both the general public and the taxi trade. However, after 8 weekends of operation, only 8 and 10 people were recorded using the Marshalled service on either a Friday or Saturday night (in spite of numerous efforts to promote the rank). Suffice to say, this was not proving cost effective and was the main reason for the decision to cease provision of Marshals.

Harbourside Marshals

January 07

Announcing two very exciting initiatives that are being piloted in the area.

Harbourside Marshals - Fully trained staff including a qualified medic, will patrol the Harbourside area on Friday and Saturday evenings from 10.30pm to 2.30am. In high-vis' jackets they will act as the "eyes and ears" of the Harbourside, removing discarded rubbish, assisting door staff, generally helping visitors to the area and discouraging anti-social behaviour before it gets out of hand.

Marshalled Taxi Rank – There is to be an additional taxi rank located in Canon’s Road. The taxi rank will operate between 11pm and 3am on Friday and Saturday evenings. Marshals will ensure that there is no queue jumping or general misbehaviour. They are equipped with CCTV head cameras to capture images for future prosecution if necessary.

Christmas Charity Collection

December 06

Over the Christmas festivities the Forum helped support CLIC Sargent in raising some money for their cause. All venues worked together to grant access for the collections to take place. Many thanks to all our patrons who also took part and gave so generously. There are plans to do the same next year, only bigger and better!!!

Pee Patrol

September 06

The Forum members are supporting the Police with their latest initiative to prevent people urinating in public places. Offenders caught uinating are given the option of either cleaning up after themselves, using hard brushes and detergent, or face an on the spot fine of £80 and possibly being reported to the Magistrates Court to explain their actions.

Positive News Story!

August 06

The Bristol Evening Post ran a two page spread reflecting a balanced view of the Harbourside and the Harbourside Forum's work. It reads "Inspector Mike Cox, who is in charge of policing in the city centre, said the forum had been a great help in reducing the level of violence on the waterfront. He said: "The area is improving, thanks massively to the Harbourside Forum."

Harbourside Venue Wins Top Prize

August 06

Oceana nightclub was declared the overall winner of the Best Bar None Scheme at an awards ceremony this month. Oceana won in its category as Best Club and went on to win the top prize of £3000 of publicity for the venue. Other Harbourside venues were also accredited under the scheme.

Further information about Best Bar None and a full list of winners.

Good News Travels Fast!

June 06

There are even more new members! We are pleased to welcome Bordeaux Quay, Gala Casino Harbourside, Ibis Bristol Hotel, Las Iguanas and Marks & Spencer.

May 06

It seems that the work of the Forum is reaching wider than just the Bordeaux Quay area, with the Bristol Ferry Boat Company joining.

Website Creation

April 06

www.harboursideforum.co.uk was created as a means of opening communication with the outside. The site invites everyone to provide feedback, comments or suggestions on say, their experience of the Harbourside, the work of the Forum and how success can best be achieved.

Best Bar None Award Scheme Launch

March 06

All Forum venues are invited to participate in a new award scheme which aims to bring together bars, pubs and nightclubs with the Council, Police and other enforcement agencies. The scheme is voluntary and will recognise excellence in customer service and safety.

Further information about the Best Bar None Award Scheme

BADI Scheme

January 06

Each Venue Forum member has agreed to actively participate in the BADI (Bristol Against Disorder Initiative) Scheme, which is coordinated by Avon & Somerset Police. This involves the Police issuing photographs of those convicted of crime and disorder in the area so that door staff can identify them and decline them entry to the venue.

Collective Exclusion

December 05

This initiative has seen the Forum collectively agreeing that anyone excluded from one venue will be excluded from all. This is put into practice through the use of a networked two-way radio system that allows door staff from each venue to communicate effectively with each other.

Conception

November 05

In recognition of the bad reputation that the Harbourside area of Bristol was attracting the Hrabourside Forum was created. Co-ordinated by the Safer Bristol Partnership and Avon & Somerset Police, the first meeting brought together local businesses and stakeholders to open discussions around the problems facing the area and to initiate actions to bring about change.

For further information about the launch click here.