The importance of the high street in creating a sense of place: a place to connect
By Charlotte CainVisitor Economy Partnership Development Manager, Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire LVEP __ The UK high street, particularly in…
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Concerns raised about lack of female leaders selected for Town Boards
Early information on Town Boards established to deliver the government’s Long Term Plan for Towns investment indicates that over 90%…
Moving Forward The BID Foundation
A spokesperson for The BID Foundation said: “The BID Foundation (TBF) was established in January 2018 following a UK-wide industry…
BID Foundation to hold Martyn’s Law ‘protection and practicality’ webinar | 5th March
Martyn’s Law: protection and practicality A BID Foundation webinar in response to the Martyn’s Law consultation on ‘standard tier’ premises…
MPs debate high street review and improvement plans
Conservative MP Jack Brereton, representing Stoke-on-Trent South, has introduced the High Streets (Designation, Review, and Improvement Plan) Bill, with members…
Apply now: Chief Executive, Wakefield BID
An opportunity to join an established Business Improvement District in a great northern city with big plans for the future.…
Expert group highlights vital public realm in towns and cities
The BID Foundation Public Realm Working Group has met to discuss the range of projects being delivered by Business Improvement…
Business Improvement Districts celebrate 20 years and £1billion invested in UK towns and cities
2024 marks the 20-year anniversary of Business Improvement Districts in the UK, the organisations that have invested over £1billion in…
Why greener retail development is good economic strategy
Tom Whittington, Director Commercial Research, Savills and Fellow of the Institute of Place Management The themes Tom discusses here will…
Place Leaders in Focus: Sally Gillborn MBE, North Notts BID
In the first of a new series – Place Leaders in Focus – we talk to Sally Gillborn MBE, Chief…
Staffordshire showcases local quality of life and strengthen place marketing links
What makes a place special? Uniqueness? Heritage? Assets? Indeed, to say boldly “This is the place I’m proud to call…
BID leaders set the place agenda for 2024
21st January 2024 Through a series of working groups, Business Improvement Districts have set out priorities for safe, vibrant and…