Canterbury BID is launching Canterbury & Coast, a new digital platform designed to help city centre businesses connect directly with residents and visitors. The platform will be going live in mid-June 2026.
The platform allows businesses to connect directly with potential customers – no extra ad spend required. Boost trade and footfall by marketing to your local community!
- Promote your business to customers and tourists
- Share offers instantly
- Appear in front of customers when they’re nearby
- Feature your events on the app and the listing will also feed onto Visit Canterbury
- Track performance with built-in insights
Grow your visibility, boost footfall, and stay front-of-mind. Scroll down to find out how!
As a Canterbury BID member, this is a marketing platform you can join for FREE. The platform is fully funded by your BID membership, allowing you to connect directly with customers.
The platform is being extended to the coast in order to increase the app’s reach, enabled by additional funding from Canterbury City Council.
Join Canterbury & Coast in 5 simple steps
- Look out for your email invite from Canterbury & Coast
- Follow the sign-up process and join for FREE
- Create your profile and list your business on the App
- Add events, offers and send notifications to App users
- If you don’t receive an email invite by the 26 June, contact [email protected]
Free Online Training Sessions
We are offering training on how to make the most of the new digital platform for those who would like assistance in setting up their accounts.
Date: Monday 22 June 2026 Time: 11am-12pm
Or
Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm
To book your place on one of these calls please click the button below.
Interested to have a look at other cities that have rolled out the app? Here are a few examples:
“Our digital town hub is a platform that will transform the way people engage with local businesses and attractions”
Sue Grindod, Blackpool BID
“Loqiva has delivered for us. We’re recommending digital town hubs for all our partner Councils”
Andrew Parsons, South London Partnerships
