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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...

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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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Alteration Policy

Alteration Policy

This document offers guidance on Alteration Policy....

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