Working with Police Scotland, businesses and partners to keep the city centre safe, welcoming and open for everyone — day and night.
A safer city centre
Community safety at the heart of the city
Safe Inverness is our community safety programme, led by the BID’s Senior Community Safety Co-ordinator. Through close partnership with Police Scotland, Highland Council and city centre businesses, we work every day to reduce anti-social behaviour, support responsible trading and give retailers and the public real reassurance.
What we do
Our key initiatives
Data sharing with Police Scotland
Sharing intelligence to combat anti-social behaviour such as shoplifting and drug misuse within the city centre.
Pub Watch & Best Bar None
Inverness Pub Watch and the Best Bar None Awards Scheme promote responsible licensees throughout the night-time economy.
City Centre Task Team
Operating during busy periods to keep anti-social behaviour to a minimum and give extra reassurance to retailers.
City centre businesses can also raise concerns with the Safe Inverness team directly by email.
Open for Business
With excellent transport links across Scotland, the UK and beyond, the City in the Highlands is always open for business. Inverness boasts a skilled, resourceful workforce — reflected in emerging industries such as life sciences and renewable energy set to expand in the coming years.
It’s also the hub of tourism in the Highlands and Islands, drawing thousands of national and international visitors every year. At the heart of it all, the City Centre BID is committed to strengthening business across every sector of the city centre.
