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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 April Insights by Chris Turner

April Insights by Chris Turner

Spring is here and it feels a time of major global concerns, and nationally we have new rules around employers National Insurance, business rates and devolution plans that will no doubt be weighing on people’s minds. It may be that at times like this it is useful to focus on...

Featured Publication The 2025 BIDs Spring Report

The 2025 BIDs Spring Report

This year’s report includes the latest BID data and research in one easily accessible document! Download your copy now....

Featured Publication Transforming Business Rates Report March 2025

Transforming Business Rates Report March 2025

Modern business taxation needs to reflect the increasingly varied way of doing business, whether it be bricks and mortar, on-line, professional services, global with large staffing levels, or high added value single person organisations....

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 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...

Response to the Select Committee: Industrial strategy

Response to the Select Committee: Industrial strategy

British BIDs response to the Select Committee on Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on Post-Pandemic Economic Growth: Industrial Strategy Sub-inquiry.

A brief guide and think-piece about Property Owner BIDs

A brief guide and think-piece about Property Owner BIDs

The rationale for Property Owner BIDs is to achieve a long term and strategic approach for places. To achieve this, it is felt important to engage with property owners alongside occupiers.

Supporting our high streets after COVID-19

Supporting our high streets after COVID-19

A submission from British BIDs to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee on Supporting our high streets after COVID-19

Quarterly National Data (July 2020) - Proximity Futures

Quarterly National Data (July 2020) - Proximity Futures

BIDs are both producers and users of data. They generally produce footfall data for their town and city centres, they provide data about their levy payers and they measure and monitor traffic flows and pedestrian flows through the towns and cities. This quarter 2 report produced by Proximity Futures along with British BIDs allows...

BID Barometer - Q2 July 2020

BID Barometer - Q2 July 2020

As mentioned in our last Barometer three months ago, the purpose and uses of this new BID Barometer are multiple. It allows a quarterly snapshot to be taken of the BID community in the British Isles for policy makers; it allows chief executives of BIDs to benchmark themselves against their peers...

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