Canterbury Bid

What is a BID?

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

A Message from Clive Relf, BID Shadow Board Chairman

Together we can shape the city. With an investment of over £2.5 million to shape the future of Canterbury. Canterbury city centre is a significant location not just for the businesses that are based here but for the wider…

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.

What is a BID?

A Message from Clive Relf, BID Shadow Board Chairman

UCA Grad Show

University of Kent End of Year Show

Kings Week

Lenley’s 90th Birthday Party

County Clothes 50th Anniversary

The Street Team

BID Training Opportunities

Calendar of Events 2026

BID Networking

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What is a BID?

A Message from Clive Relf, BID Shadow Board Chairman