Whether it’s visiting for a Sunday lunch, cocktails with the girls, a coffee and catch up, celebrating a special occasion, or enjoying waking up somewhere new, it’s not the same without our lovely hotels and B&B's. Many have been making the most of their enforced time out – carrying out refurbishments. Miles Shuttleworth, General Manager at The Falstaff gives us a sneak peek at their freshly decorated   rooms HERE. Join the #iPledge campaign HERE

Canterbury BID Board Member Elections are being held from 15 March to 1 April. This is YOUR chance to vote for who you want to sit on the BID board to represent you and to help shape the BID strategy for the city centre. At the beginning of every BID term, we invite any levy-paying business or organisation in the BID area to nominate themselves to serve on the Board until the end of the BID term (September 2024). Due to COVID-19 there has been a delay in the process as we have wanted to ensure we get the maximum turnout and give you the opportunity to have your say.  We are delighted that we have twenty-one candidates for the fourteen positions available. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the election is being run online by an independent company called Choice Voting. Find out more HERE.

BID networking is back! In partnership with Girlings Solicitors, businesses within the BID area are warmly invited to Canterbury BID's Virtual Networking on 21 April from 5:30-6:30pm. We will provide you with behind the scenes updates from the new Hampton by Hilton Hotel, an amazing chocolate tasting session with our very own Madame Oiseau (goody bags posted to you),  an opportunity to meet the new BID Board and catch up with other local businesses in our exclusive breakout rooms. Places are limited so please email Emily HERE to book.

For the moment all BID Networking will be held virtually. RSVP: events@canterburybid.co.uk An amazing beer tasting with Shepherd Neame Brewery  An opportunity to chat with  BID Board members A chance to catch up with other local businesses in our exclusive breakout rooms This is a free event for BID members, but please only book if you can definitely make it, as we will be sending out special ‘Networking in a bag’ parcels to all participants and have limited spaces. Canterbury BID Networking is brought to you in partnership with Girlings Solicitors