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Rachel Pilard

A man outside Reeves holding a sign that says Yes! Canterbury Connected BID

Clive Relf

I’m entirely confident that BID status would create a more vibrant commercial environment within Canterbury so I will be voting YES Tax Partner, Reeves…

18/03/2014

A woman outside Brunch holding a sign that says Yes! Canterbury Connected BID

Georgia Lord

We all pay high business rates which are not spent as I would wish. I strongly support the BID as I believe we can make influential changes to our City which is funded by us and voted for by…

18/03/2014

A Business Improvement District (BID) is a business-led, business-funded partnership, which undertakes to make improvements to a clearly defined geographical area, like Canterbury city centre. There are more than 180 BIDs nationally, including Brighton, Winchester, Guildford and Cambridge. Together…

18/03/2014

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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.

Rachel Pilard

Clive Relf

Georgia Lord

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