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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, National BID Criteria & Chris Turner's monthly insights. 

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 2024 Annual BID Survey and Report

The 2024 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 who attended the 2024 National BIDs Conference were given an exclusive preview of the survey data, and today we are pleased to share the full...

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Featured Publication Guest Blog: Diane Wehrle

Guest Blog: Diane Wehrle

Founder and CEO of Rendle Intelligence and Insights provides her thoughts on the King’s Speech and what it means for UK high streets......

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Featured Publication The 2024 BIDs Spring Report

The 2024 BIDs Spring Report

This year’s report includes the latest in BID data and research. Download your copy now....

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...

January Insights by Chris Turner

January Insights by Chris Turner

Welcome to the January Insight for 2025 and a Happy New Year to BIDs and their supporters across the British Isles. As you would expect, over Christmas and New Year, the BID ballot activity has been very slight, but ballots are now coming up and we're expecting some seventeen in...

December Insights by Chris Turner

December Insights by Chris Turner

The last month of the year is a busy time in terms of policy and the new government's thinking on the future; there is a range of policy proposals and a white paper, which colleagues in BIDs will need to be aware of as legislation is firmed up for the...

November Insights by Chris Turner

November Insights by Chris Turner

The budget, and its repercussions are clearly the big story of the moment but there is very much else that is going on across the BID community and this November Insight tries to bring them together for BID members across the country......

Update from the Chair - November 2024

Update from the Chair - November 2024

The latest update from British BIDs Chair, Nic Durston is now available to read - download a copy below:...

October Insights by Chris Turner

October Insights by Chris Turner

We are entering the early part of the Golden Quarter, with BIDs across the country busy with their retail event offerings, working with the service sector who are busy responding to new government pressures, or working on matters leading up to the budget. The government initiatives and the new thinking...

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