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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 March Insights by Chris Turner

March Insights by Chris Turner

New governments bring new things! British BIDs have been much involved in several policy responses this month; the Transforming Business Rates Review, the Devolution White Paper, a new Crime and Policing Bill and a new Employment Bill. As all four of these impact on BIDs in one way or another...

Featured Publication Update from the Chair - February 2025

Update from the Chair - February 2025

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

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 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....

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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...

February Insights by Chris Turner

February Insights by Chris Turner

Much is happening currently in government and local authorities which will impact on Business Improvement Districts. The government's devolution white paper is now being taken forward, with responses from local authorities and many key decisions already being made......

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:...

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