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

In My View – Coming Full Circle

August 2026

By Karen Thompson, CEO of Beauty Secrets Spa Some places never really leave you. No matter where life takes you, they remain part of who you are. For me, Chichester...

More Than… Expertise & Care

July 2026

Some independent businesses sell products. Others change lives. Whether it's helping someone hear conversations clearly again, restoring confidence after hair loss, choosing glasses that make someone feel like themselves or...