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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 Bulletin: April 2025

The Bulletin: April 2025

And just like that, Easter is done and we’re well and truly heading toward the summer period.It’s a great time for us to reflect on what’s been happening across the BID community over recent weeks and months, so do take a look over our latest news and updates...

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 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...

Resilience Fund

Resilience Fund

Our Resilience Fund presentation has been designed to go alongside our Q&A's giving BIDs guidance on the Fund.

BID Barometer - Q1 April 2020

BID Barometer - Q1 April 2020

BID Barometer - Q1 April 2020

Financial Advice for BIDs

Financial Advice for BIDs

From the first moments that COVID-19 struck the UK, it was clear that it would bring major disruption to Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), to the levy payers that they serve, and to the places that they manage. In a series of Q&A sessions attended by over 150 BIDs from around...

National BIDs Survey 2019

National BIDs Survey 2019

Produced by British BIDs. The National Business Improvement District [BID] Survey, conducted in 2019, was undertaken primarily on behalf of the BID industry. This year’s survey is supported by Openreach. ...

National BIDs Survey 2019 - Executive Summary

National BIDs Survey 2019 - Executive Summary

Executive Summary and Key Headlines from the National BIDs Survey 2019...

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