Canterbury Bid

Canterbury Forum

Online via Zoom

The next meeting of the Canterbury Forum, for Canterbury residents and councillors, will be on Monday 17 January at 7.00 pm, and will again be online. The main agenda items will be: OLD PARK: This is the area between Sturry Road and Littlebourne Road which is a much-valued area of woodland and grassland, of very special ecological and historical interest. A Friends of Old Park and Chequers Wood group has recently been formed to safeguard and protect it, and attached is a leaflet which the group has produced. This agenda item will be an opportunity to hear and discuss why it is so special, what the threats to it are, and the questions it raises about possible routes for a Canterbury eastern by-pass. TOWN COUNCILS: There is a lot of active support in Whitstable for seeking to create a Whitstable Town Council. As that campaign goes forward it will raise the question of whether there is also a case for a town council for Canterbury. This agenda item will be an opportunity to hear about the plans for Whitstable and think about their implications for Canterbury, and the pros and cons of a Canterbury Town Council. WINCHEAP BY-PASS:  KCC officers […]

“Connected In Time” The Beaney

The Beaney

Discover some of the amazing creatures that used to live on your doorstep, find out why they disappeared and how some will return again soon. Explore the exhibition and become more connected with your wildlife community, find out how wildlife can help your wellbeing, discover what the future may bring and how you can help shape it. Learn about the hippos of Herne Bay and find out how you measure up to a mammoth! For visitors with access needs and those wanting to visit at a quieter time, we have daily dedicated Accessible Sessions running at a reduced capacity and slower pace. BOOK YOUR VISIT ONLINE. Admission is free, with a suggested £3 donation per visitor. The exhibition will run from Saturday 22 January to Sunday 27 March (Closed Mondays). With help and support from Kent Wildlife Trust, Wildwood Trust, Natural England, Canterbury UCA, Bumblebee Conservation Trust and Wild Happy Well. Location: Second Floor, Special Exhibition Gallery, The Beaney

“You Shop We Drop BID” Workshop

Online via Zoom

This session will be delivered by supply chain specialists, to ask your thoughts on a “You Shop, We Drop” business case. Essentially the idea is to provide shoppers with a 'hands-free shopping experience' so they can combine shopping activity with all the hospitality, cultural and leisure attractions the city has to offer. Great for them -and great for the local economy!  While similar schemes are already up and running for fashion outlet malls and enclosed shopping centres, this will be the first design a business and operating model fit for city-wide adoption in Canterbury. You or someone from your team are welcome to join us for the Customer Value Proposition and Logistical Workshop on Thursday 3rd February from 9-10:30am. We’ll spend 90 minutes working together to crunch through crucial aspects of the scheme, including: Which of your customers do we expect will gain most value from the service? How much will they pay for it? When should customers expect to collect/receive their shopping? Where to locate collection points and the delivery hub? Who will be best placed to spearhead getting the scheme started? What will be the criteria to measure success of the scheme by? To book please email enquiries@canterburybid.co.uk

BID Training: Business Rates Support

Online via Zoom

Civica operates a shared management of business services with Canterbury City Council and oversees the collection and administration of Canterbury City Council's Business Rates.  This will be your perfect opportunity to ask Sadie Furner of Civica all your questions about business rates. BUSINESS RATES SUPPORT Tuesday 8 February,  9-10am (via Zoom) To book please email enquiries@canterburybid.co.uk

BID February Networking: Fitzgerald Jewellers (in-person event)

Fitzgerald Jewellers

Our February BID Networking session will be held on Tuesday 22 February, 5.30-7pm at the brand new Fitzgerald Jewellers store in Burgate, in partnership with Girlings. BID members, you are welcome to come and enjoy drinks and nibbles while admiring Fitzgerald Jewellers beautiful new store with open plan workshop, stunning view of the Cathedral, and of course surrounded by beautiful jewellery. Booking is essential and limited to 50 places. Please book your FREE place by emailing Emily Wells at enquiries@canterburybid.co.uk