Boost to Broadmead

Broadmead is enjoying a boost following the opening of its plush new neighbour Cabot Circus.
The tens of thousands of shoppers who poured into the £500 million new development have also been visiting the revamped Broadmead.
John Hirst, Broadmead manager, said trade had increased after the opening of Cabot Circus.
Mr Hirst said several stores were already reaping the rewards.
He said: "One large food retailer took £6,000 more between opening time and 2.30pm on Thursday than it did on the same day last year.

Another shop has been in touch to say they took £3,000 on Thursday compared with the same day last year.
"Some of the shops have been in a downward spiral for some time and now the place is buzzing.
"People are using Broadmead as a place to walk through and shop in on the way to Cabot Circus, which is great."
Mr Hirst added: "When I asked the traders how things were going, they've all been positive and some of them have said it's been amazing.
"I've yet to find someone whose had a bad day on the back of it. We've got one sports retailer with stores in both Broadmead and Cabot Circus and I've been told that both shops took the same amount of money on the opening day of Cabot Circus."
Broadmead is undergoing a £11 million facelift so that it does not look out of place next to its shiny new neighbour.
Bristol Alliance, the developers of Cabot Circus gave £9 million towards the work.
Most the work is now complete with new paving, lighting, street furniture and signs, landscaping, upgraded store elevations and six new shops.
Work is currently underway on the row of stores where River Island was.
Shops in Broadmead raised £2 million for the works and now retailers are considering investing in a five-year marketing campaign and regular cleaning regime to ensure Broadmead retains its appeal.
If traders agree, a full calendar of events will be developed with street entertainment and promotions.
Cleaning and maintenance would be improved to include hourly sweeping patrols, removal of graffiti and chewing gum and prompt and efficient trade waste disposal.
A vote will be taken next month on whether to push ahead with a second Business Improvement District campaign.
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