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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 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...

Featured Publication Business Rates Revaluation - What You Need to Know

Business Rates Revaluation - What You Need to Know

It is crucial to stay informed about how the business rates revaluation, scheduled to come into effect on 1st April 2026, could impact your levy payers and BID operations. To help you navigate the revaluation process and understand its implications, we've put together a concise fact sheet with key information...

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 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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