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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 Industrial BIDs Spring Report 2026

Industrial BIDs Spring Report 2026

Discover insights from the Industrial BIDs Spring Report, now available to download....

Featured Publication The 2026 BIDs Spring Report

The 2026 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 Visitor Levy Consultation - A response from British BIDs

Visitor Levy Consultation - A response from British BIDs

A consultation on the design of a new Mayoral power to create visitor levies on overnight stays in England....

Featured Publication The 2025 Annual BID Survey and Report

The 2025 Annual BID Survey and Report

Each year, we publish our Annual Survey and Report, providing the most up-to-date insights and data for the entire BID industry across the British Isles.Attendees of the 2025 National BIDs Conference received an exclusive first look at this year’s findings, and we are now delighted to share the full 19th...

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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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HR helpline for British BIDs members

British BIDs members benefit to free access to Croner, an expert employment law and health & safety helpline. Find out more here.About CronerCroner has over 80 years’ experience in business supportCroner’s purpose is to make the management of people and safety easierSuccessful resolution in over 80% of Tribunal casesCroner’s consultants...

BID Barometer - Q1 April 2021

BID Barometer - Q1 April 2021

Early in 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic started, there was a concern across the BID industry that the pandemic would cause major problems with ballots, levy collection, enforcement, events, and the delivery of projects; we were concerned about the BID industry being transformed negatively by the pandemic, whilst never doubting...

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Shaping the future of the BID industry

The purpose of this report highlights where the Business Improvement District [BID] industry was and how British BIDs might best respond to the needs of that industry following the COVID-19 pandemic. We therefore set up a number of different research streams to see both where the industry was going and...

Savills Re:Imagining Retail

By Savills UK The accelerated evolution of retail is extraordinary. In 2020 we saw a shift in consumer behaviour like never before. These trends were already advancing, but too often ignored. When we embarked on the Repurposing campaign with Re:Imagining Retail#1 it was a call to arms for all stakeholders...

Annual BID Survey and Report 2020

Annual BID Survey and Report 2020

This 14th Business Improvement District report, written in the autumn of 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, is an important piece of research into the current BID landscape and provides us with an opportunity to gain an insight into how the industry is evolving.The 2020 report differs slightly from previous years, because...

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