Leading the BID industry
Leading the BID industry
Industry insights and news including Bb Chief Executive Professor Chris Turner's observations, thoughts, updates and announcements can be found below.
BIDs start the year as busy as ever, with a national lockdown, new grants on offer to our levy payers, five ballots taking place this month and another forty before the end of March. Speaking to the BIDs concerned there is sense that running a ballot in full lockdown isn't...
VIEWIn this update, Will Wright from DestinationCore talks to us about the digital trends we can expect to see this year. Following my digital trends talk at the virtual National BIDs conference back in November, I have taken five of the key trends which I think will have the biggest impact...
VIEWBusiness Park and Industrial BIDs met online last month for the sixth time since May to share good practice and learn new tips on how to prevent and detect crime through a useful presentation given by representatives of the Business Crime Partnership (BCP). The group, chaired by Steve Sawyer who...
VIEWThe government has named 72 high streets across England that have been selected to receive £831m of investment to help fund their recovery from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and to protect jobs. Robert Jenrick, the communities secretary, said the money would “help our much-loved town centres get through...
VIEWHere we are at the end of 2020, and what a memorable yet challenging year it has been for us all. Despite the challenges we have been presented with, we must remember the strength and resilience that we all have shown in order to adapt. BIDs up and down the...
VIEWThis month has been a frantic end to what has been a pretty appalling year! The Arcadia and Debenhams failures will have a major impact on many of our high streets, although the news was slightly allayed by the arrival of a vaccine. There are already innovative plans being drawn...
VIEWThis year has been anything but normal for us all, but no matter what, we know that BIDs are here to stay and that our towns and cities will continue to evolve. We love seeing what BIDs are doing in their places, so, each month we are asking you to send...
VIEWWe all know that BIDs have an invaluable role to play in our governance structure, acting as the custodians on behalf of our business districts. When looking at BIDs over the last 20 years, in the most recent years we have seen more emphasis on how we work with our...
VIEWChristmas lights have been more in-demand than ever, as BIDs around the country seek to draw visitors back with eye-catching displays. The festive season is always a special time, but we’ve really noticed customers wanting to make a big impact and raise spirits through Christmas lights this year. 2020 has...
VIEWWelsh Government has announced that from 6pm on 4th December: restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs will be required to close and alcohol cannot be served at any time; entertainment venues and indoor tourist attractions will be required to close. This includes: cinemasbowling alleysoft play centresskating rinksmuseumsgalleriesbingo hallscasinosamusement arcadestheatres and concert...
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