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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 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...

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The Summer Report 2023

The Summer Report 2023

Download the 2023 BID Summer Report. ...

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Financial Budgeting

Financial Budgeting

This document offers guidance on financial budgeting BIDs are required to present in their business plan....

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OPERATING AGREEMENTS

OPERATING AGREEMENTS

This document discusses the 'Operating Agreement', that has become customary for a BID Proposer and the local billing authority to enter into such a legal contract to provide clarity and certainty as to the billing arrangements that will be in place from commencement of any BID term....

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BASELINE STATEMENTS

BASELINE STATEMENTS

This guidance note offers tips on crafting a statement of the existing baseline services which is required in a BID Proposal....

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Declaration of a BID Ballot Results

Declaration of a BID Ballot Results

This document offers guidance on the BID regulations on the process for announcing the results of the ballot....

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