leisure and recreation

• bristol has two professional football teams, city and rovers, and a rugby union team
• it is the headquarters of gloucestershire county cricket
• bristols sports teams are developing their stadiums to provide a range of leisure and conference facilities and accommodation
• shopping is a growing leisure facility and bristol needed improved shopping facilities to reduce crime, compete with other cities, improve the environment and attract employment
• bristol pedestrianised the area with more CCTV for safety
• bristol has a more attractive shopping environment with furniture, floral displays and landscaping
• bristol is developing open street markets
• bristol is improving transport to the centre eg park and ride
• bristol is promoting tourism to encourage greater spending