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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 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 The 2024 BIDs Spring Report

The 2024 BIDs Spring Report

This year’s report includes the latest in BID data and research. Download your copy now....

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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...

Savills Re:Imagining Retail

By Savills UK The accelerated evolution of retail is extraordinary. In 2020 we saw a shift in consumer behaviour like never before. These trends were already advancing, but too often ignored. When we embarked on the Repurposing campaign with Re:Imagining Retail#1 it was a call to arms for all stakeholders...

Annual BID Survey and Report 2020

Annual BID Survey and Report 2020

This 14th Business Improvement District report, written in the autumn of 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, is an important piece of research into the current BID landscape and provides us with an opportunity to gain an insight into how the industry is evolving.The 2020 report differs slightly from previous years, because...

Virtual National BIDs Conference 2020 Presentations

Virtual National BIDs Conference 2020 Presentations

You can view the presentations from speakers at the 2020 Virtual Conference here. 10 years of delivery - Fiona Wright What have we learnt from 2020? - Chris Turner Business plans of the future - Lucy Stanford 10 digital trends of the future - Will Wright Repurposing our places - Holly & Izzy How can...

BID Barometer - Q3 October 2020

BID Barometer - Q3 October 2020

As we said in our second Barometer, three months ago in July, 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, both local and national; it allows Chief Executives...

Response to the HM Treasury Business Rates Review: Call for Evidence

This response to the HM Treasury Business Rates Review: Call for Evidence is from British BIDs (Bb) the decade-old membership organisation focused on serving the 329 Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in the British Isles. ...

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