Open for Business

Championing and supporting the city’s businesses

Chichester BID has been an important part of the business landscape of Chichester for nearly 15 years.

Bringing together more than 625 local businesses and organisations, we are dedicated to delivering an innovative programme of projects and services to support our city centre and local economy.

Our Strategic Priorities

Promoting Chichester
What we are doing to help drive footfall
Organised & Safer Streets
Keeping our streets safe and accessible
Business Opportunity
Attracting new business investment into the city
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Alive After Five
Supporting the Night Time Economy

Blogs

More than…Celebrations

July 2026

Some of life's most memorable moments begin on Chichester's high street. An engagement ring carefully chosen after weeks of planning. Flowers delivered to mark a special birthday. A thoughtful gift...

More Than… Community

July 2026

More than 300 independent businesses help make Chichester city centre one of the South Coast's most distinctive places to shop, eat, drink and explore. But spend a little longer inside...

Free Summer Holiday Family Art Trail

July 2026

Families are invited to explore Chichester's vibrant arts and cultural scene this summer with the launch of our free Family Art Trail across the city centre. Running from 18 July...