Our annual Summer Street Party, in collaboration with Chichester District Council, is happening in Chichester on Sunday 17 July from 10am – 4pm and it promises to be bigger than...
We have partnered up with Goodwood Racecourse to bring the glamour of Glorious to the city. The Qatar Goodwood Festival, affectionately known as Glorious Goodwood, is one of the undisputed...
Chichester District Council’s Pop-Up Shop initiative is now welcoming applications from budding entrepreneurs and start-up businesses at any time throughout the year. Previously, applications opened for certain periods of the...
Many of our city centre businesses are getting into the spirit of Glorious and transforming their windows to celebrate The Qatar Goodwood Festival. From panamas and jockey silks to hats...
With a new term ahead, we have welcomed some exciting changes to our Board of Directors with the appointment of Danielle Dunfield, CEO of The Great Sussex Way. Danielle’s appointment...
Locals and visitors are in for a treat as Totally Locally Fiver Fest returns to Chichester from 2 - 16 July 2022! The offer-filled fortnight boasts amazing £5 deals from...
In celebration of the Jubilee and to mark the return of the Festival of Flowers at Chichester Cathedral, city centre businesses have put their best creative foot forward to take...
Culture Spark 2022 is a wonderful season of events, performances, live entertainment, exhibitions and community projects taking place across the district this summer. The festival is inspired by important milestones...
In celebration of the Jubilee and to mark the return of the Festival of Flowers at Chichester Cathedral, city centre businesses have been challenged to put their best creative foot...
Chichester will be alive with parties, parades, competitions and trails this summer. Here's a rundown of what to look forward to: Jubilee Picnic - Friday 3 June, 12pm - 3pm Come...
Step back in time this half term for Chichester's Roman Week from Saturday 28 May - Wednesday 1 June. Featuring a packed programme of talks, trails, immersive theatre, guided tours,...
To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this June, we are launching a special family trail around Chichester city centre which uses augmented reality to help tell stories from the past and bring the Queen’s 70...
The FIRST EVER Pride event is happening in Chichester on Saturday 28th May from 12pm – 6pm. Taking place at the leafy-green Chichester College campus, this ‘festival style’, family friendly...
The clocks have sprung forward, and finally we can look forward to longer days and warmer weather. Here in Chichester, we are getting excited about the host of fabulous events...
Saturday 23rd April marks 100 years of the St. George's Day Service held at Chichester Cathedral. The anniversary has been commemorated by the Regiment, and now The Regimental Association, at...
This Easter, come and take part in a city wide hunt as part of Chichester BID's Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Trail! A perfect opportunity to explore the beautiful cathedral city of...
With Chichester’s unique combination of breath-taking green spaces, fascinating local history, internationally acclaimed theatre and gallery, and wealth of wonderful shops, salons, restaurants, cafes and bars… we can’t think of...
On 14 February ShopAppy held their annual Love Local Day encouraging people to nominate their favourite Chichester City Centre business. Congratulations to Present Surprise who were selected as one of...
A new initiative launched by Chichester District Council for this area, ShopAppy.com is a "Shop and Support Local Business" website designed to increase footfall, but also to make online shopping...
2022 is the year of culture in Chichester. With an exciting season of events, performances, live entertainment and community projects, Culture Spark aims to give everyone the chance to participate in...
Historic signposts which help direct visitors around Chichester city centre have been refurbished to make them easier and clearer to read. Many of the 22-cast iron fingerposts were either no...
12-year-old Gabrielle Spandley from Tangmere will do Chichester the honour of switching on the city Christmas tree lights this year after being selected as the winner of Chichester BID’s recent...
Chichester BID and Chichester Festival Theatre have joined forces to bring the magic of the theatre’s Christmas shows to the streets of the city centre. Taking place on Saturday 11...
Twilight Shopping in Chichester will be a truly joyful experience this year with an array of festive sights, sounds and smells filling the city’s streets every Thursday evening throughout December....
After a tough Christmas last year, our city centre is set to be buzzing with magical events this festive season to help make your Christmas the best one yet! A...
We are excited to announce that special guest Simon Higlett will be this year’s judge for Chichester BID’s Christmas window display competition. Simon is the award-winning set designer for Chichester...
Taking place on Saturday 27th November this year’s Christmas Light Switch On is set to be a magical experience for all the family with activities led by the Rotary Clubs...
Chichester District Council, its partners, the Observer Series and V2 Radio, are joining forces to support local businesses by launching another special Christmas campaign for 2021 on 11 November. The...
On Friday 29 October from 12-4pm, there will be an afternoon of autumnal activities to enjoy, including craft workshops on the Cathedral Green run by Chichester Community Development Trust. The...
Running from Friday 22 October – Sunday 31 October, families are invited to take part in the ‘Rocketing Round Chichester Space Trail’ with the chance to win a signed set...
A real-life superhero will switch on the Christmas Lights in Chichester City Centre this year thanks to a special competition the Chichester Business Improvement District (BID) is launching. Chichester BID...
A new street market featuring local designers and producers will be coming to Chichester city centre on Sunday 7 November. The Cross Market & More has been organised by Chichester...
Fiver Fest takes place between the 9th-23rd October to encourage people to shop local and discover the wonderful independent stores, cafes and restaurants that are here in our city centre....
As you may already be aware, we are halfway through the final year of our current term as Chichester BID and will shortly be carrying out a postal ballot whereby...
At the start of last year, RNIB began to work with Kellogs to find a solution for making packaging more accessible. What began as a small trial, has since turned...
We have been working closely with Chichester District Council to bring back the successful Summer Street Party for 2021 on Thursday 26th August, 3-7pm. Come and join us for an...
We've been working with a professional local photographer (Nadi Lindsay) and student photographer from Chichester College to capture beautiful imagery of Chichester city centre that you can use for your...
To celebrate the launch of this year’s Festival of Chichester, many city centre businesses took part in a special window display competition, which was judged on Friday 11 June by...
The next Totally Locally Fiver Fest is set to take place between 12th - 26th June 2021. This international campaign is held in towns and cities the world over, encouraging...
And we are open again! Finally, this week we have re-opened our doors at Chichester Harbour Hotel and have welcomed back our friends, guests and team members to the hotel....
Even before COVID-19, the Government had been looking for ideas to try and revive our high streets. Naturally, there are undisputed benefits of planning policy, and the Use Classes system....
The next Totally Locally Fiver Fest is set to take place between 12th – 26th June 2021. This international campaign is held in towns and cities the world over, encouraging...
The award-winning Chichester Roman Week is back this May half-term (Saturday 29 May – 5 June), celebrating Chichester’s vibrant Roman history. Here in Chichester’s City Centre The Novium Museum has organised an...
We are working alongside award winning high street app LoyalFree during the current Covid-19 restrictions to support businesses and the local community at this difficult time. Working together with LoyalFree...
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why not show some love for your city centre and support local this year. Many businesses are still offering their fabulous services despite...
Like many historic cities, Chichester has a system of finger post signs in place to help direct visitors to areas of interest. These cast iron black finger posts with white...
Wagtail Coffee & Yoga in Eastgate Square will be sponsoring “Locked Down But Not Out: A Poetry Contest”, the premiere event for their Walk By Wagtail initiative. Looking for ways...
I was appointed Chairman of Chichester BID this month. We are a small company promoting the interests of businesses in the centre of Chichester. The BID is funded by these...
A series of online workshops has been launched to give West Sussex small businesses a robust toolkit to survive – and hopefully grow - in 2021. The West Sussex Recover &...
Chichester District Council's Economic Development Team are offering free workshops for independent retailers based in the city centre. Would you like to create a clear and focused four month plan...
We’d like to welcome a new member to Team BID for 2021. Mandy Medhurst joins us on a temporary part-time basis as Client Relationships Manager and will be our eyes...
Gillian Keegan, Chichester’s MP visited the team at Chichester BID and toured the City to talk to local business owners and managers. The local MP went around many of the...
City centre businesses have been looking particularly spectacular this year, ready for Chichester BID’s annual Christmas Window Display Competition. With over 30 entries including independents and larger retailers, the competition...
Committed to strengthening and maintaining a high performing Board of Directors, Chichester BID is delighted to announce it has appointed a new Chairman and CEO & Vice Chair. Derek Marsh...
We are excited to announce that special guest Christopher Timothy will be this year's judge for Chichester BID’s Christmas window display competition. Open to all businesses in the city, the...
Many businesses will be opening later on Thursdays throughout December to provide fabulous festive shopping experiences for customers looking to support local this Christmas. Here are just some of the...
Entries are now open for small community-based businesses to get the chance to be crowned champion of Chichester or the whole of West Sussex in 2021 following the launch of...
Christmas is traditionally the time when shops create the most magical window displays. This year we are celebrating this burst of festive imagination with our popular window competition, judged by...
Once upon a Christmas, the elves at Chichester BID hatched a plan for families to safely enjoy the magical city of Chichester at this special time of year. How to...
Although we find ourselves weathering the second lockdown of the year, many of Chichester’s small, independent businesses have been quick off the mark to ensure their offering stays relevant despite...
Christmas magic is still coming to Chichester with a programme of festive events and experiences which we have organised, despite a second national lockdown this month. Although the Covid-19 pandemic...
The next Totally Locally Fiver Fest is set to take place between 10th - 24th October 2020. This international campaign is held in towns and cities the world over, encouraging...
Are you passionate about making positive change in Chichester? We are looking for a new Chichester BID Chairperson to help us mould the shape of Chichester and ensure your city...
Since writing my column last year, the Covid-19 pandemic has touched every corner of the globe, and we now live in a world where the words “unprecedented times” dominate our...
British BIDs' Chief Executive, Christopher Turner, has issued a letter to a number of national businesses in response to recent correspondence surrounding the request for a reduction/waive of their levy...
The Government has launched Shop Local Week, seven days of concentrated activity encouraging shoppers to return to their local high street and shop safely. Commencing 10 August and running until...
As part of a series of initiatives aimed at getting Chichester back to business and encouraging visitors to the city, we are launching a free trail celebrating the key workers...
Summer in our city, there is nothing quite like it. Chichester's historic streets are peppered with parks and gardens, providing tranquil spaces around every corner. From the manicured flower beds...
The UK has left the EU and the transition period following Brexit comes to an end on the 31st December 2020. To help ready the UK for the end of...
The government has announced that face coverings will be mandatory in shops, supermarkets, banks, building societies, post offices and other enclosed spaces from 24 July 2020. It will also be...
The Chancellor delivered his Summer Economic Update in Parliament this week (8th July), which outlined a package of measures to support jobs in every part of the country, give businesses...
Social media is a powerful communication tool which allows easy and effective engagement with your customer base. In a time of reduced physical contact, maintaining a connection with your audience...
We are excited to announce the launch of a new free digital app to promote city centre businesses to visitors and shoppers, in partnership with LoyalFree, a multi-award-winning platform used...
With lockdown measures easing allowing pubs, restaurants and cafes to reopen from the 4th July, below is some guidance and regulations to help you with your opening plans. Also, remember...
It has always been well-perceived that society can be socially cohesive in times of crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly become a formidable common enemy that has affected us...
Last week Chichester BID launched a new business directory to help support the many businesses who have had to close their doors and adapt to the current restrictions put in...
As lockdown restrictions begin to ease a multitude of new questions start to appear. The government guidelines have been widely criticised for their lack of clarity, but one thing we...
Coronavirus and Dementia By Carolyn AtkinsonVolunteer and HR Co-ordinator at Chichester Cathedral These are truly unprecedented times, with so much being impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. For many of...
Following the recent suspension of construction works due to the coronavirus outbreak, SSEN have informed us that they are now able to safely re-commence works and complete the permanent reinstatement...
The coronavirus pandemic has certainly shaken up the economy with every business affected in some way, including many in Chichester who have sadly had to close their doors until restrictions...
We are supporting other BIDs to back the #RaiseTheBar campaign which calls on the Government to raise the £25k grant rateable value threshold from the current limit of £51k to...
This Friday marks a momentous occasion, and one that feels all the more significant during these uncertain times. On the 8th May it will be 75 years since the guns...
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected us all in so many ways, from the impact it has had on businesses to pressures of home schooling and wellbeing concerns. In order to...
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected us all in so many ways, from the impact it has had on businesses to pressures of home schooling and wellbeing concerns. In order to...
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected us all in so many ways, from the impact it has had on businesses to pressures of home schooling and wellbeing concerns. In order to...
What can I say, other than to offer my very best wishes to fellow retailers in all forms and thank our fantastic colleagues for their wonderful spirit in recent weeks....
Due to challenges posed by excessive rainfall this year, the upgrade works by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks in the city have been delayed and are now due to be...
Celebrating our beautiful city is at the heart of everything we do here at Chichester BID. We feel passionately that the place we call home has so much to offer...
According to the Alzheimer’s Society, 1 in 14 people over 65 have dementia. It usually starts by affecting short-term memory but can also have an effect on communication, motor skills...
Dartagnan Menswear and Little London Boutique have teamed up with St Wilfrid’s Hospice for a new campaign encouraging customers to return unwanted items, which will then be resold through St...
After the recent bad weather, many people have been concerned about the homeless in Chichester. The council runs bi-annual Diverted Giving Campaign events in partnership with homeless charities. At the...
Spring 2020 sees the launch of a new, three-year Business Support Programme for non-retail businesses. The initiative brings together six specialist support providers to fill a gap in existing business...
The University of Brighton has launched the Green Growth Platform as another way to help businesses that deliver green products and services, and organisations looking to minimise their impact on...
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has been a fixture in recent news and is a worry to many. The government have issued guidance for employers and businesses providing advice on the virus,...
February is the month of love! To celebrate we would like to hear what you love about our city centre. Either leave a comment on our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram...
Calling all independents! We have teamed up with Totally Locally again to bring the nationwide campaign, Fiver Fest to Chichester on 15th - 29th February. How to get involved? Email...
Plans are already in full swing for this year’s events and promotional activities but we thought we would first take some time to review Christmas 2019 and share with you...
English Tourism Week is an annual celebration, highlighting the vast contribution of tourism to the UK economy. It is one of the few sectors alive in every part of the...
Despite our best efforts representing concerns from our Bid Levy Payers to the Chichester District Council Car Parking Consultation to review car parking charges, we are dismayed at the decision...
The annual Leaflet Exchange organised by Visit Chichester is taking place on Wednesday 4 March at Chichester Festival Theatre. This is a great opportunity for local businesses and attractions to...
As dramatic change hits high streets across the world, negative comments from people who can’t cope with the changes to Chichester city centre are causing distress as they decry Chichester’s...
West Sussex County Council is at the moment running a consultation on the current flat fee charge for the licensing of tables and chairs on the pavement outside businesses. They...
HBD has been selected as development partner to deliver a major regeneration scheme for Chichester’s Southern Gateway. They will work to transform the southern area of Chichester into a vibrant...
We are excited to announce the launch of a new initiative from Chichester District Council, calling local entrepreneurs to take part in their Pop Up Shop scheme, in a bid...
I’m so proud to live in a district that, in my view, is booming. We all know the high street is going through a tricky time - we can't miss...
Chichester District Council is currently consulting on changes to the Parking Order and increases to parking charges in Chichester and the local area. Though it is an increase across the...
A Christmas tree made entirely of reused plastic bottles is returning to Chichester this year with residents and visitors being invited to a special switch-on launch event. On Saturday 30...
We are very excited to announce that Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville has agreed to be part of the judging panel for our Christmas Window Display Competition. A passionate advocate...
Following an event held on 3 July 2019, Consultants have been developing the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Chichester City. Another event is being held on Tuesday...
Chichester District Council’s Cabinet agreed on 1 October 2019 for officers to undertake a consultation exercise to consider a more flexible licensing approach to Street Trading controls in Chichester city...
On Saturday 19 October, designer men’s clothing store Dartagnan Menswear in Chichester will celebrate 50 years to the day that its original store was launched in Winchester. Customers both old...
It has always been a privilege to work in Chichester, ever since I started back in February 2018. Prior to this – as a visitor the city with whichever of...
We have teamed up with Totally Locally and Draper’s Yard to bring the nationwide campaign, Fiver Fest to Chichester on 5th - 12th October. Fiver Fest is all about loads...
With Christmas just around the corner, we wanted to share details of the BID team’s plans for celebrating this important festive season in the city centre and how you can...
This month marks a year since we launched the Chichester Gift Card and we’re delighted to say that we now have over 140 businesses on board. Since last October, we’ve...
Crime, Begging and Anti-Social Behaviour are issues that cause many city centre businesses difficulties on a daily basis and though they can be difficult to air, they need to be...
If you’re travelling on South Western Railway between 21 October and 4 November you’ll likely spot Visit Chichester’s new campaign. Delivered in partnership with Chichester BID, the Secret Chichester campaign...
As many businesses are already aware, the United Kingdom is leaving the European Union on 31 October 2019. While the full effects of Brexit on businesses may be largely unknown,...
Calling all independents! We have teamed up with Totally Locally and Draper’s Yard to bring Fiver Fest to Chichester on 5th - 12th October. This nationwide campaign aims to celebrate...
We're delighted to announce that we have created a new Visitor Map for Chichester city centre. The new map design highlights Chichester’s most treasured visitor attractions as well as the...
We have been informed of SGN's plans for a forthcoming upgrade of the gas network in North Street Chichester. This project involves the essential replacement of old metal gas mains...
Following the success of the previous workshops, Chichester BID has teamed up with The Chichester Social on her upcoming series of workshops this autumn. A special workshop for BID Levy...
A quick update on the planned works in Chichester. Phase one is due to start in September 2019 and will include the upgrades and installation of link boxes and local...
Please be aware that West Sussex County Council has issued a warning that they will be approaching businesses that have tables and chairs outside their premises to ensure they hold...
The Sustainable Business Partnership is currently offering free energy reviews to SMEs in Sussex. This is an impartial, expert assessment of how energy is used at your premises. As well...
We are disappointed to report that West Sussex County Council has increased parking charges for the second consecutive year. This will include increases in permit charges in all the roads...
We’ve just wrapped up our Love Local, Shop Local summer campaign which included the Super Saturday event with Spirit FM and Street Party as well as a host of initiatives...
As part of the Chichester BID summer campaign, we’re putting the spotlight on the many independent businesses that help to make Chichester such a vibrant city. As well as many...
As part of our campaign to celebrate independent businesses across the city, we’ve highlighted a range of retailers and venues that add to the character of Chichester. It’s no surprise...
Shoppers and visitors are being encouraged to get into the party mood on Thursday 22 August, when Chichester holds its first ever Summer Street Party in East Street. The event,...
June marked a year since the appointment of the BID City Rangers as part of a new pilot scheme to address the decreased police presence in Chichester city centre. BID...
Chichester District Business Against Crime (ChiBAC) is an accredited business crime reduction partnership that aims to protect businesses by supporting them to reduce crime, violence and anti-social behaviour and deter...
As we continue in our campaign to champion the rich diversity of retailers and venues available in the city centre, we turn to an important collection of businesses that support...
Following our productive AGM in June, we have received a wealth of positive feedback on the Chair’s briefing, with many members reporting that they found it useful. With this in...
Our day-long celebration of Chichester is almost upon us and as we make the final preparations, we wanted to take a look at what’s in store for visitors to our...
Our Love Local, Shop Local campaign has been highlighting some of the many thriving businesses in the city, from retailers and beauty salons to bustling bars and art galleries. Chichester...
As part of the Chichester BID campaign to champion the city centre, we’ve spoken to a lot of retailers, restauranteurs and businesses about the appeal of Chichester. One subject that...
We are flying the flag for ‘shopping local’ in Chichester city centre. As part our Love Local, Shop Local campaign, we have created a brand new set of flags that...
By now you should have started to see some of the plans for our summer campaign come to life, including our new bunting and flags and the planting scheme of...
Greater Change and local homelessness charity City Heart have joined forces to launch a scheme to help homeless people in Chichester. The scheme involves placing contactless donation terminals throughout the...
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Festival of Chichester Window Competition. We were delighted to receive a record number of entries this year. After much consideration, the judging...
As part of Chichester BID’s Love Local, Shop Local campaign that aims to raise awareness of businesses across the city, this week we’re looking at some of the thriving salons,...
The Hole in the Wall What's new in your business? Everything is new! The pub has been open for a month and we’ve loved meeting all of our new customers...
This week we have launched a NEW independents' shopping guide to help visitors discover the wealth of Independents that Chichester has to offer. Available from any independent retail business in Chichester,...
The Festival of Chichester returns once again this year from the 15th June to the 14th July. To support the festivities, BID Levy Payers are invited to take part in...
ZigZag What's new in your business? We’re just about to launch our new webstore, which is pretty exciting. I’ve been talking about getting it done for years and we’ve finally...
We’re excited to announce that we are launching a photography competition on social media. The aim of this is to showcase Chichester as the beautiful destination it is and promote...
Chichester BID has received notification that SSE is embarking on a £1.5million project to upgrade the city’s electrical network this year, in order to ‘future proof’ the city. The work...
Spring is here! We’ve been loving the recent sunshine and watching all the gardens come back to life after the winter months. The magnolia trees have been a special sight...
The new Business Rate Retail Relief comes in to effect as of this month. All eligible retailers will receive a one third discount on their business rate bills for two...
You may have noticed that since January, the Chichester BID street cleaning team has been busy giving the high streets an early spring clean. While the council is responsible for...
May marks the start of the BID’s Flag Programme. Chichester’s streets will be decorated with the iconic flags of the Second Augustan Roman Legion in homage to the city’s rich...
Entry is now open for The Observer’s Business Excellence Awards. Businesses of all sizes based in Chichester, Bognor Regis, Midhurst and Petworth are eligible to enter. Now in their tenth...
Forgive me for being literal but “in my view” at the moment there is scaffolding. Lots of it. In recent weeks I have had the privilege of watching the scaffold,...
As some of you may be aware, in the Autumn Budget 2018, the Chancellor announced that eligible retailers will receive a one third discount on their business rate bills for...
New Rating Lists were published in 2010 & 2017, the next change is set for 2021. If you want to check your rateable value there are a few thing you...
Chichester Enterprise Centre Representatives from Chichester District Council’s Economic Development team are hosting a drop-in session on Thursday 7th March at the Chichester Enterprise Centre on Terminus Road. The session...
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, confident individual to join our small team on a part-time basis, in the role of BID Ambassador. The primary focus of the role...
What a year just gone. Changes in shopping and retail are gathering speed. Why is city retail in difficulty? Online rivals can prove more convenient to the modern shopper and...
You may be aware of the FREE Retail Workshops that the BID team and Chichester District Council have been promoting to Independent city centre businesses. If you missed out on...
Show your support for this scheme. Christmas has given us a great platform to showcase the card and the BID Team will be marketing the card to the public via...
We know that the new year has rung out with headlines that the country has experienced it’s worst Christmas trading on the high street for a decade. Hopefully Chichester bucked...
An update on EU exit preparations by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. Delivering the deal negotiated with the EU remains the government’s top priority. This has not...
To highlight potential savings and perhaps alleviate some overhead costs for BID Levy Payers, the BID team have begun working on a project that could result in savings on many...
Informative, hands on events to help turbo charge your 2019 business. Calling independent retailers in the Chichester city centre... If you have missed out on the first round of free...
If you have a city centre business and would like to be included in the Chichester Gift Card scheme, please email [email protected] WIN/WIN FOR YOUR BUSINESS Free for businesses to...
I must say that Black Friday is well-named. This is one import from America we really could do without. It doesn’t even fit into our holiday times, being based on...
Spirit FM have launched a new digital pop-up radio station sponsored by Chichester BID on behalf of all city centre businesses. Christmas Spirit, on air until 31st December, plays nothing...
The West Sussex Waste Partnership’s recycled plastic bottle Christmas tree is on its way to Chichester! On Saturday 17 November, the West Sussex Waste Partnership, Chichester District Council, and Chichester...
The BID Team have arranged a magical Nutcracker themed trail for visitors and shoppers to the city to encourage dwell time and footflow. 10 oversized (6ft tall) Nutcracker Kings will...
We know you’ll all be busy gearing up for the festive season so we thought we'd give you a taster of what you can expect to see and hear over...
Come and join us for a complimentary seasonal tipple at Bearded Bobs in North Street from 5.30pm on Wednesday 5th December. This is a relaxed and informal event, RSVP if...
Thank you to all of the Chichester city centre businesses who have taken part in the launch of the Chichester Gift Card. We now have 124 businesses (94 independents and...
We recently ran a competition in conjunction with Chichester Post for the chance to win a Chichester City Gift Card. We would like to bid a huge congratulations to all...
As I go to press, the potential closure or remodelling of the House of Fraser store remains unresolved and citizens are concerned - no great City like ours likes to...
As you may already be aware, the first official visit of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the county will be on Wednesday 3rd October and they will be visiting Chichester...
A Christmas Park and Ride service courtesy of Chichester District Council will run once again this year from Chichester College into the City Centre. The preliminary schedule can be found...
Last month we announced that we had successfully secured 5,000 on-street parking vouchers from West Sussex County Council in a attempt to mitigate the negative effects of increased parking charges...
Chichester BID Team has once again partnered up with Festive Illuminations to bring you real locally-sourced Christmas trees. Each tree comes dressed with beautiful warm-white low voltage LED fairy lights...
We are delighted to announce that the city centre will play host to a fantastic new Nutcracker-themed Christmas trail. This family-friendly trail starting on the 24th November will see entrants...
We are delighted to announce that No.1 Currency based on Market Road, Chichester are now offering all BID-based businesses preferential exchange rates across all listed currencies. Best of all, both...
The Chichester BID Team are delighted to announce that over 80 city centre businesses have signed up to accept the new Chichester Gift Card prior to its launch on 1st...
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A Christmas Update For months the BID Team have been preparing for Christmas, to light up the city centre on your behalf. Negotiations on costs have been keen and the...
Since it was raised at a recent BID Forum meeting, the BID team have been working on a number of potential solutions for reduced cost parking to help mitigate the...
At a special event designed to alleviate the concerns of many citizens and business owners about the recent closures in Chichester city centre, Colin Hicks, Chichester BID Chairman gave a...
Friday: 11.00 – 16.00 Saturday: 11.00 – 17.00 Sunday: 11.00 – 16.00 Mobile phone: 07761 637596 (During hours of operation only) Please remember the Rangers are not the police, in case...
Chichester’s very own gift card will be launching this September, consolidating the 'Be Smart, Shop Local' theme. This gift card programme will lock in money for local businesses and is...
As headlines continue to emerge about store closures and the decline in high street sales, it would be easy to think that no one was shopping anymore. I’m a firm...
Chichester’s Business Improvement District would like to thank all the Independent businesses who took part, supported and promoted July’s Independents Month. Independent shops and businesses are an integral part of keeping...
Get Your Business Noticed during Independents Month Free coverage and PR for Independents Month in July: BID Team will promote via Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Business directory on BID website of all INDEPENDENTS...
Hello and a warm welcome to Chichester’s Independents’ Month. This is the month when we celebrate the strength of our independents, when we are keen to develop a sense of...
We would like to bid a warm welcome to the following fantastic businesses which have recently opened in our city. Giggling Squid Staggeringly good ai food prepared by master ai...
A Future for Shopping in Chichester with Colin Hicks, BID Chairman at the invitation of and chaired by Chichester City Council. This talk is FREE for all concerned citizens and...
Free networking and expo at Chichester College, Westgate Fields. 40+ stands offering services which could support your business. 7.45am – 9.45am - Keynote speakers (pre-registration required) 10.00am – 15.00pm -...
A FREE networking event at Edes House, West Street from 3.00pm-5.00pm. This informal gathering gives BID Levy Payers and Members direct access to the local media. This is a great...
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We are excited to announce that we have organised a special discount for businesses within the Chichester BID area to receive a 40% off discount on Wake Up Workshops. The...
I love Chichester! Our High street is a vibrant buzz of activity most weekends, with the local independents pulling together to give our Visitors more reasons to stay, shop, eat...
For some time Chichester BID team have been looking for a suitable solution to the issues that city businesses face on a daily basis in respect of Pedlars, Buskers and...
Independents Week was launched nationally in July 2010 to celebrate the crucial economic and social contributions made by independent businesses. Chichester BID supports independents throughout the year and rather than...
The government has set up a £300m discretionary fund to support those businesses facing the steepest increases in their business rates, as a result of the revaluation. This will be...
Preparations are getting underway as the city gears up to celebrate Harry and Meghan’s big day. Proposal’s Wedding Boutique, St Martins Street have created a triumphantly gorgeous window display, it’s...
April saw the start of the BID’s Flag Programme which is designed to welcome shoppers, tourists and visitors to the historic city. The Flag programme benefits businesses by helping Chichester...
Here in the UK, it’s easy these days to feel discouraged about the future, with the constant drip-feed of negative press around Brexit negotiations and predictions of economic doom and...
Saturday 31st March saw the start of Chichester BID’s Easter Egg Trail. In total 47 businesses, Independents and Multiples, joined in the fun by hosting an egg. Even though the...
An unmissable set of retail support workshops are being offered to 15 Chichester city centre independents to help them enhance their businesses. Chichester BID have got together in partnership with...
In a bold experiment, the Chichester Chamber of Commerce and Industry has invited the Business Improvement District to team up with one of our largest contributors to the financing of...
Chichester was first established as Noviomagnus Reginorium after the Roman invasion in AD43. Their legacy can be found across the city, including magnificent features such as the Roman walls surrounding...
If you’re in Chichester it’s hard not to notice its Cathedral. Metaphorically all Cathedrals seek a place at the heart of their community but, unlike some cities, Chichester’s Cathedral occupies a special...
A recent report by the Future Studies Innovation Centre at Kent University contends that a combination of drivers of change will produce a period of profound transition in UK town centres...
Are you in retail premises that have a listed shopfront? Have you thought of using this to attract visitors? Then read on. Chichester's shopfronts are one of the main elements on...
1. Why controls benefit you If you are thinking of refurbishing inside your shop or your external shopfront, the District Council's Shopfront and Advertisement Design Guide should be consulted and...
Historical Figures and Chichester Emperor Claudius 10BC – 54AD To help prove himself as a leader, he launched one of the most audacious military campaigns of the 1st century: the...
Business continuity is about ensuring that businesses can continue to trade in the event of some kind of disruption. Disruption can come from the external environment, such as flood or...
There is a climate of opinion in every business improvement district, and ours is a prime example, where businesses do not feel represented. To break this log-jam, my role as...
Wherever you live, wherever you work, simply knowing the location and postcode of your nearest Public Access Defibrillator may save valuable seconds when ringing the Emergency Services to report a...
Are you aware of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that is coming into place in May 2018? The Chichester Chamber of Commerce is running two Workshops so you can...
The Festival of Flowers returns to Chichester Cathedral from 31st May – 2nd June 2018. This biennial event will feature over 80 flower arrangements, with over 50,000 blooms and will...
Harbour Voices Community Choir is ‘singing in’ the New Year with a special concert in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice DREAMBUILDING Appeal. The event will take place at St Paul’s...
Emergency Numbers: If you experience a situation which is likely to cause serious injury to a person, serious risk of damage or damage to property always dial 999. Do not...
The Chichester Christmas lights and switch-on event was organised this year by Chichester BID, delivered on behalf of its 650 city centre businesses. Ian Crouch from Spirit FM hosted the...
Just one week to go until the big Chichester Christmas lights switch on and it promises to be a truly fantabulous occasion! Are you starting to get into the festive...
When I was invited by a local business man to join Rotary. I joined because I was a new businessman needing to find new friends and expand my contacts and...
Late night shopping is taking place in Chichester on Thursday 23rd & 30th November and 7th, 14th and 21st December. Please find below a list of shops that will be...
Chichester City centre is a strong retail destination, with a wide variety of occupiers from national brands to local independents. It not only caters for local shoppers, but also attracts...
Chichester BID are pleased to announce that Cancer Research in Chichester have won Goodwood’s Revival Inspired Window Competition. The competition that ran throughout August saw Chichester’s charity shops dress their...
With July now behind us, the organisers of the first ever Chichester Independents Month have been celebrating the great success that it’s been. Chichester is home to a number of...
The whole nation celebrates its independent businesses every year on July 4th (Independence Day, geddit?) – but the team at the Chichester BID didn't think one day was enough time...
Each month, Chichester BID has the opportunity to showcase initiatives, opinions and events through a column in the Chichester Observer called 'In My View' and quite literally is the view...
In celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit and excellent business minds of our Chichester residents, next month will be Independent Business Month. The Chichester BID team have joined up with Love Where...
Each month, Chichester BID has the opportunity to showcase initiatives, opinions and events through a column in the Chichester Observer called 'In My View' and quite literally is the view...
Each month, Chichester BID has the opportunity to showcase initiatives, opinions and events through a column in the Chichester Observer called 'In My View' and quite literally is the view from...
What is ChiBAC? Chichester District Business Against Crime is a partnership committed to reducing crime, violence and anti-social behaviour throughout the Chichester District by pro-active partnership working. It is managed...
Chichester BID produces a quarterly newsletter to keep you updated on what we're doing, what we've achieved, what's going on and initiatives we're working on. Stay abreast of what we're...
Each month, Chichester BID has the opportunity to showcase initiatives, opinions and events through a column in the Chichester Observer. This column is called 'In My View' and quite literally...
The road closure at South Street junction Southgate, is being removed today (Thursday 9th June) resulting in vehicular access being via Southgate and exiting via West Street, as usual with...
Each month, Chichester BID has the opportunity to showcase initiatives, opinions and events through a column in the Chichester Observer. This column is called 'In My View' and quite literally...
Festival of Flowers – Shop window Competition – Judging on Friday, 27th May! The Festival of Flowers will be a three day spectacular: visitors will experience the beauty of Chichester...
Each month, Chichester BID has the opportunity to showcase initiatives, opinions and events through a column in the Chichester Observer. This column is called 'In My View' and quite literally...
Chichester BID believe that city traders should have the option to operate over the weekend at the hours which suit their business best. High streets remain an important part of...
We are excited to announce that we will be taking part in the Chichester District Council Facebook giveaway campaign again this Christmas! Two years ago we joined the Chichester District Council Facebook...
We were delighted at the support for Independents' Day this year... The event which supports the National Campaign for independent businesses, took place in Chichester on 4 July. Each shopper...
Last night, Tuesday 7 July, our City centre was featured on BBC South Today at 6.30pm. Local business owners were interviewed on camera to give their views on local Councils...
Local sculptor seeks donations for Keats sculpture project. The project supports local artist and sculptor, Vincent Gray, as he replaces one of the benches in Eastgate Square with a Keats...
Andrew Finnamore, Chairman of the Chichester BID, and his brother clean up our City centre. WIth West Sussex County Council failing to pay for the maintenance and upkeep of our...
We are delighted to announce that ChiBAC has passed its re-accreditation with distinction this year. In the final line of the report, the adjudicator commented: "I have no hesitation awarding...
A lot of hard work was recognised by shop window judge Anne Sicluna of the Festival Committee and Kate Mosse, local author, on Friday 12th June as the judging for...
Optomen seeks independent businesses to take part in the new series of ‘Mary Portas: Secret Shopper’ where Mary offers her expert help and advice on customer service to independent business...
On 29 April we held our third BID AGM at Edes House, Chichester which was kindly provided to us free of charge by West Sussex County Council. We are delighted...
To celebrate St George's day on 23 March, we invited members of the public to join in with the creation of a piece of community art, depicting St George slaying...
Following the success of the past two years, we are delighted to announce the return of the Festival of Chichester. We as a City, are delighted to be hosting the...
This Thursday 23 April is St George’s Day and we are celebrating the tradition by inviting the public to join us at The Market Cross for 12noon. Here we will...
What a positive year we’ve had so far in terms of footfall in the City - we’re up on 2014 year to date! We have just recently enjoyed our best...
The last thing that we want, as Chichester BID Levy Payers, is to tarnish the experience of our City for new visitors. So we’ve been working hard on developing and...
You may have noticed a number of newly painted and re-fitted shop windows throughout our City centre over the past few months. This has been part of our Street Focus...
The renowned artist, Vincent Gray, has designed a sculpture in the form of a maquette and working model of the poet John Keats for the newly developed Eastgate quarter of...
Join us for the third AGM on 29th April 2015 at Edes House, West Street. We will update you on City centre projects and improvements implemented over the last year...
Message from Sussex Police - Arun Neighbourhood Policing Team Calling for all shop staff to be mindful: Two males have recently distracted staff in a shop in Arundel after claiming...
Chichester Business Improvement District (BID) is delighted to welcome Charlotte Wickins to the Chichester BID management team. As BID Manager, Charlotte is the key liaison between BID area businesses, public...
CHICHESTER CHRISTMAS PRIZE DRAWS - LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES! Prize draw entrants in Chichester City centre only have until 8.00pm on Thursday 18th December to get their entries in, in...
The Association of Town & City Management (ATCM) has welcomed measures in the 2014 Autumn Statement to extend rate relief for high street businesses but calls for further action to...
Consultation under The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended) (Regulation 16) Chichester District Council has prepared a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Draft Charging Schedule (DCS) for public consultation, which...
Chichester Business Improvement District is delighted to launch its first Christmas Treasure Hunt! Festive images make up the ‘treasures’ to be found on the pavements outside 12 locations around the City Centre and...