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Lisa Carlson

Christmas in Canterbury!

Canterbury’s Christmas season launched in spectacular style last week with our most exciting Light Switch-On yet! ✨ 4 magical switch-on locations✨ 12 themed locations packed with entertainment & activities✨ Nearly 7 miles of sparkling lights provided by Gala Lights…

20/11/2025

SIGN UP FOR PAPERLESS BILLING Sign up to receive your annual BID levy bill electronically. Please note – this bill is separate from your business rates bill! The BID levy is collected annually in October by Canterbury City Council, as…

12/09/2025

Great Stour Riverfest

21 – 28 September 2025 The Great Stour RiverFest returns for its third year, running from 21-28 September 2025. Each year, thousands of people visit and enjoy the beauty of the River Stour, the second longest waterway in Kent…

12/09/2025

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Canterbury Business Improvement District (BID) is an independent, business-led, not-for-profit initiative voted for by the businesses of Canterbury in July 2014, July 2019 and again in July 2024 for another five-year term.

Nationally, there are over 352 BIDs in the UK, including three in Kent (Canterbury was the first), investing over £184 million every year, giving business an independent voice and investing in business-led initiatives.

We take pride in our city and we want Canterbury to thrive. We are dedicated to supporting the city’s business community, using the power of many to bring about positive change. Our vision is for Canterbury to realise its full potential as an award winning, vibrant and desirable destination, setting the example that other cities want to follow.

Lisa Carlson

Christmas in Canterbury!

Great Stour Riverfest

Pride Canterbury

UCA Grad Show

University of Kent End of Year Show

Canterbury Business Show

Dragon’s Den – Business Networking Breakfast