As part of Cambridge BID’s ongoing commitment to supporting a safe, welcoming, and vibrant night-time economy, the Purple Flag team attended the January 2026 Welcome Back events at University of Cambridge – footfall of approx. 1,256 (19 January 2026) and Anglia Ruskin University footfall of approx. 2,000 (27 January 2026).

December is one of the busiest and most important trading periods for Cambridge’s city centre, with increased footfall, later trading hours, and a higher concentration of visitors and residents enjoying the festive offer.

To ensure the city remained safe, welcoming, and well-managed throughout the festive season, Cambridge BID and CAMBAC coordinated an enhanced multi-agency safety and welfare programme across the night-time economy (NTE).

This Christmas season, Taxi Marshals and Open Space Guardians will be on duty every weekend on Fridays and Saturdays in December, helping ensure safe journeys home and supporting those in public spaces. On Saturdays, Street Pastors will provide care and assistance to those in need, and Nightlite will offer a welcoming safe space for anyone feeling unwell or seeking a place to rest…

As Halloween weekend approaches, the city is preparing for well managed celebration under the Purple Flag status. On the night of October 26th, the streets of Cambridge will come alive with festivities, and thanks to a strong partnership between Cambridge BID, CAMBAC, and other key stakeholders, the city will have enhanced safety measures in place.