The Team

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	Rachel Pilard	Lucy Martin
Chief Executive	Head of Marketing & Communications	Operations Manager (Finance, Governance and Data)
Full Time	Full Time	Part Time

Jamie Bentley	Megan Smith	Reece Riley
Operations Manager (Safe & Secure and Street Scene)	Street Team Officer	Street Team Leader
Full Time	Full Time	Full Time

Jo Taborn	Ruby Gebka-Scuffins
Marketing and Business Development	Business Support Officer
Part Time	Part Time

The Team

UCA Grad Show

University of Kent End of Year Show

Canterbury Business Show

Dragon’s Den – Business Networking Breakfast

Exhibition Celebration