Over the past few months, you may have picked up on the conversation about an ABID (Accommodation BID)/ Visitor Levy being introduced in the City. This is something Cambridge BID is exploring as a way of funding Visit Cambridge and the development and management of greater Cambridge as a destination, shifting the funding from the businesses and public sector to the visitor.

Cambridge BID enters an exciting new phase in its development with a new structure, strengthening the role of the team and raising the profile of the BID in local, regional and national conversations.

The festive season has officially kicked off in Cambridge with our new Christmas lights and two fantastic switch on events this November!

Last week we held our Annual AGM, and my first as Chief Executive. Held at the Clayton Hotel, the event was attended by over 90 people all interested in hearing about the latest developments in Cambridge.

Cambridge Business Improvement District (BID) is delighted to announce the appointment of Maria Manion as their new Chief Executive to lead the team who provide visitor welcome and business support services in the city.

As he prepares to stand down as CEO of Cambridge BID, Ian Sandison discusses how he got into the role and what has been achieved over the last 15 years.

Cambridge Business Improvement District (BID) will be recruiting a new Chief Executive to lead the team who provide visitor welcome and business support services in the city.

Would your business like to support a great local cause? Cambridge BID has been collaborating with It Takes a City and the Pay it Forward Scheme.

In a vision piece written by Cambridge BID CEO Ian Sandison, he considers the post-pandemic future of the city.

“Cambridge is in the middle of a consultation that may result in vehicle users being charged to drive into the city.” In this week’s Opinion Piece from Ian Sandison, he discusses the planned congestion charge for Cambridge and what this has done for other cities in the UK.

“One of the things the pandemic reminded us of was to be kind to others, to give people space, to enjoy the world around us a little more and to take our time.” In this week’s Opinion Piece, Ian Sandison discusses upcoming Black Friday and to remember to respect those working in retail who will be feeling the pressure this festive season.

As the COP delegates arrive in Egypt, largely by plane and we hope to see some detail of what will be agreed then it is important to reflect that many businesses are doing a huge amount already to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to limiting the effects of climate change.

In this week’s Opinion Piece Ian Sandison discusses how many business sectors are currently facing staff shortages which is having a very negative impact on business and how the government needs to look at helping to fulfill these shortages.

In this week’s Opinion Piece from Ian Sandison he discusses the new Prime Minister and the hopes of some stability for businesses.

“Businesses have had to cope with pretty big challenges in recent years, Brexit is still costing them billions and they are still recovering the losses made in the pandemic. What they need is some stability to plan and invest against.” Read Ian Sandison’s latest Opinion Piece.

In this week’s Opinion Piece from Cambridge BID CEO, Ian Sandison, he discusses how Cambridge needs to keep moving be functional for all, especially workers in Cambridge who need to travel into the city.

“Cambridge BID hosted our Mystery Shop Awards last Thursday and our first Job Fair on Tuesday October 4th and as I spoke to the 100 or so businesses who attended these events there was quite a common theme, local customers are key to their success.” This week Ian Sandison discusses how vital it is to support your local businesses.

In this week’s Opinion Piece from Ian Sandison find out more about his thoughts on the budget, how this will affect businesses and what Cambridge needs.

“A new #BusinessSOS campaign warns of business closure and redundancies if more immediate and effective action isn’t taken by the Chancellor in this Friday’s mini-Budget.” Ian Sandison discusses this warning and what it could mean for high street businesses in this week’s Opinion Piece.

In this week’s Opinion Piece Ian Sandison discusses employment and how many places are struggling to hire, along with more information about our Cambridge BID Job Fair coming up very soon.

In this week’s Opinion Piece from Ian Sandison he discusses Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) who are proposing a £5 daily congestion charge from 7am -7pm Monday to Fridays.

In this week’s Opinion Piece from Ian Sandison he discusses the office sector in Cambridge and how office workers being back working in the office is beneficial for the city.

“A Which Travel survey published this week named Cambridge as the number one medium sized city in the UK for staycations.” In this week’s Opinion Piece from Ian Sandison he discusses this exciting news for Cambridge.

In this week’s piece from Ian Sandison, he talks about the range of activities on offer this summer across Cambridge, including our next film night where we will be showing Grease in tribute to Cambridge born Olivia Newton-John.

“This week’s news that parts of the Guildhall will be repurposed as a space for start up businesses is very encouraging and a sign of where successful cities are heading, yes towards more non-retail use.” Read this week’s piece from Ian Sandison.

“It should seem incredible that the two remaining contenders to be Prime Minister are out of touch with what businesses want but sadly it is not.” Read this week’s opinion piece from Ian Sandison.

“Phew that was hot, I took the chance to find a cool place and catch up on some recent transport updates and there is plenty to keep across.”

As political journalists revel in the Westminster scrum for news of what the incoming prime minister’s policies may be, here are some thoughts on what businesses need.