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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...

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The Voter List Guidance Notes

The Voter List Guidance Notes

This document offers guidance on understanding the voters list....

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The BID Proposal

The BID Proposal

This Guidance Paper focuses on the BID Proposal....

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Notification of BID Ballot

Notification of BID Ballot

This document offers guidance on understanding the required notifications for a BID ballot, together with the timings of each, can be confusing....

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Financial Statement Guidance Notes

Financial Statement Guidance Notes

This Guidance notes are a template in which to present your Financial Statement or BID Levy leftlet....

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The Types of BID Ballot

The Types of BID Ballot

This Guidance Paper focuses on the different types of ballot that may be held in respect of a BID. It is important to understand the differences as each is treated differently according to the BID Regulations. ...

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