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Publications

Find the latest and most important publications on this section of the website. There are a variety of publications available, some are published by British BIDs, including the National BID Survey and the National BID Criteria. If you are a member, you can enjoy exclusive access to a number of publications with your membership login details. This includes access to the Policy & Guidance notes which are housed here.

Featured Publication THE 2023 ANNUAL BID SURVEY AND REPORT

THE 2023 ANNUAL BID SURVEY AND REPORT

Each year we share our Annual Survey and Report which captures the most up-to-date data for the entire BID industry in the British Isles. Those that attended the 2023 National BIDs Conference enjoyed an exclusive preview of the survey data, and today we are pleased to share with you the full 17th Annual Survey.

Featured Publication REVIEW OF BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS 2023

REVIEW OF BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS 2023

Report from British BIDs, the Association of Town and City Management, the Institute of Place Management and The BID Foundation; for the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

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Featured Publication BUSINESS PLAN CRITERIA FOR BIDS

BUSINESS PLAN CRITERIA FOR BIDS

We have produced this Criteria to ensure that BIDs, from the early development stages through to the final proposal and business plan, undertake all the right processes and services for all levy payers, and that all the regulations are properly followed. Whilst the Criteria will be of interest and relevance...

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Featured Publication The Summer Report 2023

The Summer Report 2023

Download the 2023 BID Summer Report. ...

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Financial Budgeting

Financial Budgeting

This document offers guidance on financial budgeting BIDs are required to present in their business plan....

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OPERATING AGREEMENTS

OPERATING AGREEMENTS

This document discusses the 'Operating Agreement', that has become customary for a BID Proposer and the local billing authority to enter into such a legal contract to provide clarity and certainty as to the billing arrangements that will be in place from commencement of any BID term....

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BASELINE STATEMENTS

BASELINE STATEMENTS

This guidance note offers tips on crafting a statement of the existing baseline services which is required in a BID Proposal....

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Declaration of a BID Ballot Results

Declaration of a BID Ballot Results

This document offers guidance on the BID regulations on the process for announcing the results of the ballot....

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Alteration Policy

Alteration Policy

This document offers guidance on Alteration Policy....

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