Carly was appointed as Bristol’s first Night Time Economy Advisor in April 2021, which involves a pivotal role between night time operatives and local government.

Bristol Nights has a clear focus on collaborative working around essential issues which support better jobs, safer environments, and pragmatic advice. Under Carly, Bristol Nights has launched the UK’s first city-wide Harm Reduction strategy; a Drink Spiking scheme focussed on perpetrators; a Women’s Safety Charter, including free anti-harassment training for the whole sector; and Thrive-At-Night, prioritising the mental health and wellbeing of the workforce. Carly chairs Bristol Nights and designs people-centred campaigns which support businesses, workers and audiences who enjoy the city from 6.00 pm to 6.00 am.

Carly is passionate about nightlife, the people who work in it, and is a true advocate of Bristol’s beautifully rich after-dark culture.