Free online workshops are being launched this month to give West Sussex businesses the skills and experience they need to maximise the impact and accessibility of digital technologies. The Recover...
Having been part of this campaign for the past few years, we are delighted to be bringing Fiver Fest back to Chichester between 9th - 23rd October 2021! Encouraging people...
The second round of funding will be open for new applications on Wednesday 22 September, the deadline for application submission is midnight, on Wednesday 13 October 2021, giving businesses a...
The popular ‘Pop Up Shop’ scheme, run by Chichester District Council, is welcoming its next group of hopeful high-street businesses from September 16. The scheme was introduced to help support...
Chichester Cathedral will host Luke Jerram’s touring artwork, the Museum of the Moon, from this October. Measuring seven metres in diameter, the Museum of the Moon features 120dpi detailed NASA...
September 2021 marks the launch of a month long initiative by the Chichester Chamber of Commerce and Industry to show support for businesses in the city centre. As life gets...
We are so pleased with the success of last week’s Summer Street Party and have already received an overwhelmingly positive response from businesses and the public. Organised in close partnership...
In our special children’s party trail, see if you can discover the nine letters that have been hidden in shop windows around the city centre to spell out the secret...
Brian Bracher from Emsworth has won Chichester BID’s Rediscover Chichester competition with his artistic photograph of Chichester Festival Theatre. Daphne Ormerod and Heather Gratwick were also highly commended by the...
As part of our Summer Street Party on Thursday 26 August from 3-7pm, we are rolling out the red carpet on East Street to host a fashion show featuring some...
On Thursday 26th August between 3pm and 7pm Chichester is holding a Summer Street Party that will see many of the city’s businesses actively taking part in the celebration with...
A new business innovation project launches this week to help West Sussex enterprises innovate using expertise from the universities of Brighton and Sussex. The two-year project, Research, Innovation in Sussex...
Chichester BID has launched a series of three 48-hour guides to help visitors make the most of their experience within the city walls. The colourful guides, featuring beautiful photography, are...
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...
Chichester wouldn't be what it is today without you - the residents, visitors and workers that keep our city thriving. Help give your city a standing ovation on social media...
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...
This week is Dementia Action Week (17 – 23 May). Chichester's Member of Parliament Gillian Keegan MP is working together with The Alzheimer’s Society to help make Chichester District more...
Award-winning app LoyalFree was delighted to create an interactive digital trail for the much loved Chichester Street Art Festival in partnership with Chichester BID. The Street Art Festival was originally...
As the country bounces back from pandemic restrictions, the Festival of Chichester returns with a bang! A month long programme of exciting events is planned - live, virtual and outdoors...
As the High Street readies to reopen, Chichester District Council are urging people across the Chichester District to ‘Shop Local, Spend Local, Support Local’ and help support their local businesses...
It has now been a year of so-called ‘unprecedented times’ in which COVID-19 has dominated all of our lives. The emotional rollercoaster of this past year has brought heartbreak for...
Please take a few minutes to complete our survey so we can find out your reopening plans. Your feedback will be used to promote the opening of the city centre...
Order our 'Love Local' bunting to decorate your shop fronts and businesses ready for the reopening of the city centre. A great way to add some colour to our streets,...
We've been busy preparing a new campaign to ‘Raise The Curtain’ on the city centre and support BID Levy Payers (BLPs) to get back to business next month. The curtain...
Local station, V2 Radio, are using their platform to help independent businesses bounce back after COVID-19, supported by Sussex-based marketing company, Growth Animals. With light at the end of the...
To all our city centre businesses, please give a warm welcome to our new Vice Chair and CEO, Helen Marshall. We're all looking forward to seeing you back in the...
We are collaborating with The Collective - a community of local small business owners - to provide our Levy Payers with a free Social Media Power Hour. The Back 2...
Our Local businesses have done us proud during these difficult times I joined Chichester BID at the beginning of the year as Vice Chair and CEO. Ordinarily, taking on a...
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...
Chichester is a quaint city with a thriving hub of small locally run businesses, all of which need your support right now. We are lucky to have a strong indie...
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...
On Wednesday 2 December, England fell into a Tiered system, placing irrevocable pressure on hospitality businesses but also those in retail and leisure sectors. UKHospitality has already warned that the...
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...
Independent designers and makers in the local area are getting an unmissable opportunity to showcase their talent when the Design Collective Chichester takes over an empty shop window in South...
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...
Everybody needs some Christmas joy and cheer right now and there is plenty to be found in the city this month in the lead up to the big day! Although...
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...
We are encouraging employers in the area to consider rewarding staff with the Chichester Gift Card for Christmas this year, keeping money local and supporting local economic recovery. A survey...
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...
Chichester District Council, its partners and the Observer Series, are joining forces to support local businesses by launching another special Christmas campaign for 2020 on 12 November. The Countdown to...
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...
As a final stage of Chichester District Council's Retail Training Programme, they are able to offer independent retail businesses further training sessions, through their training provider IBD. To qualify for...
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...
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...
Paper £20 and £50 notes are the most counterfeited banknotes. With both polymer and paper versions of notes in current circulation, be confident you are able to spot a fake....
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...
Despite the wet weather, the crowds were out in force to support their city centre last weekend as the Christmas festivities officially kicked off with the illumination of the lighting...
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...
Chichester city centre is a thriving hub of shopping outlets, offering well-known brands as well as local independent stores. This wide variety of shops makes our beautiful city perfect for...
Back by popular demand, the Live Snow Globe, Lost Elves and Brass Santas will be performing on the High Street in the lead up to Christmas and during the Late...
The festive season is nearly upon us and we have a host of exciting updates for our Christmas programme of activities for you to get involved with. Look out for...
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...
Shops open on Boxing Day: AccesorizeBody ShopBoots - 9am - 5pmCalendar Club - 40% off everythingClarkes ClintonsDartagnan - 10am - 4pmEntertainerFat Face H & MH SamuelHotel Chocolate Hotter - 10am...
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...
As part of the Chichester BID campaign to celebrate the best of the city’s independent businesses, we’re looking at the extra sparkle that jewellers bring to the high street. From...
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...
The inaugural Chichester Food Festival with Rhythm & Blues will be coming to the city’s Priory Park from Friday 12th – Sunday 14th July 2019, hosted by Zoom Events. Visitors...
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...
We are excited to announce plans to hold a Street Party as part of our Love Local, Shop Local summer campaign. Taking place on Thursday 22 August from 4pm to...
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,...
Mark your diaries for our Super Saturday event on 13th July! Chichester Mayor, Richard Plowman will open the day-long celebration of Chichester that aims to encourage visitors and shoppers to...
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...
Chichester BID has teamed up with Debbie Ford from The Chichester Social on a free workshop for BID members on Wednesday 12th June between 09.30am–11.30am. If you've ever struggled with...
This year’s AGM will take place on the 26th June, 17:30 – 20:00 at Rume2, Crane Street and is open to BID Levy Payers only. This is an opportunity for...
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...
While the papers may be awash with negative news stories concerning the high street, we can’t help but feel inspired and re invigorated by the new wave of business communities...
Following on from last month’s Easy Fix piece, the BID team has undertaken further research into the reports from scheme members about the number of declined transactions. Our findings show...
In December we released another set of free parking vouchers for BID Levy members to help mitigate the negative effect charges may have on your business. We still have a...
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...
Two free tasters of specially selected wines for you to enjoy and experience Hennings popular Enomatic Wine Tasting Machines on the 9th December! In addition they will be offering 15%...
12 Christmas goodie bags are available on a first come first serve basis. Each goodie bag will contain some stocking filler products and a £10 gift voucher to use on...
Offer 1 - FREE *item to the first 20 customers that make a purchase, use code BID2019 to receive your FREE item Offer 2 - 25% discount on purchases over...
Buy a £25 Chichester Gift Card and get a £5 Chichester Gift Card for yourself, for FREE! CLICK HERE About Chichester BID: Chichester Gift Card is an initiative from Chichester...
Exclusive 15% off all purchases to the first 20 customers as well as a free Medium Truffle Box when you spend £100 or more. Spend £30 or more and get...
Buy a Cussans gift voucher worth £80 for ONLY £50. Simply visit the salon today and use code CUSS2019. About Cussans Nails, Beauty and Tanning: Cussans Nails, Beauty and Tanning...
FREE Craft Sewing Kit* Come in and sing the line 'Parsnip in a Pear Tree' to the Clothkittens and receive a free sewing kit to make your own pencil case.*...
Exclusive 20% off their full price collection, free styling and a glass of festive fizz! About Jigsaw: Jigsaw is a stylish fashion chain offering contemporary clothing for men, women 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...
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. Its membership is...
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...
The Story So Far Since the launch of the Chichester Gift Card on 1st October 2018 we've seen consistent support in the number of BID levy paying businesses joining the...
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...
£50 Chichester Gift Card for just £40 Chichester Gift Card exclusive offer valid for one day only on 1st December. 20% off £50 Chichester Gift Cards purchased via the link...
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...
An exclusive free gift worth over £20 when you spend over £40 in store. Simply quote the code ‘KLXMAS7’ Enjoy a complimentary glass of mulled cider and tasty mince pie...
The first 50 customers who visit the Chichester store on the 12th December and book an appointment with the beauty house of their choice, will receive a glass of fizz...
Up to 40% off all items and a free Gassato Scarf when you spend over £100 for 1 day only. Take advantage of Pure Collection's fantastic offer and give the...
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...
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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...
By the time you read this, our celebration of the 140 independent shops, food and drink outlets of Chichester will be under way. You’re in for a bumper month because...
We modern shoppers are breaking down some of the old certainties. We don't have a notion of the seasons anymore, expecting to find anything from food to clothing to gadgets...
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...
A A Little Trinket - Shed Quarters 9, Drapers Yard, PO19 7JG Website: www.alittletrinket.co.uk ABOUT: The Harmony Collection from A Little Trinket is a jewellery range featuring simple, elegant forms in frosted...
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...
The bi-annual Festival of Flowers hosted and organised by Chichester Cathedral and sponsored by Rathbones (both BID members) creates the city’s very own mini Chelsea. This horticultural highlight bursting with...
Now in it’s third year, Roman Week led by The Novium Museum in partnership with Chichester BID celebrates the city’s vast heritage. A legion of events and activities are planned...
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...
With Easter and Mother’s Day just around the corner, Chichester offers a whole host of places to treat someone special, say ‘thank you’, or get the family together. Visitors to...
The BID Support Team have arranged for a very special performance group to visit the City streets to celebrate the launch this year’s Easter Egg Hunt and entertain shoppers on...
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...
The Chichester Vision, now called Chichester Tomorrow, has been approved by the District Council and has been published with an accompanying Action Plan. You can download all the final versions...
The Chichester Vision has now been published and working parties are being set up. As part of the preparation for this fresh approach to the City, research was commissioned on...
Did you know? Consumer Data Only a fifth of UK shoppers said they believed that the high street or shopping centre closest to their home had improved in the past...
Between 2017 and 2030, the population aged 65+ will grow by 33 per cent, from 11.6 million to 15.4 million compared to an expansion of only 13 per cent in...
The demise of the high street will exacerbate loneliness The demise of the high street is having far-reaching, adverse impacts on many aspects of social life. Historically, human interaction through...
The empty tills this January say it all. After struggling economically for a decade, seemingly due first to out-of-town centres and now to the dramatic increase of online retail, the...
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...
Networking Chamber Monthly Meeting in association with Chichester BID - Monday 12 March 2018 Details Monday 12 March 2018 Networking Chamber Monthly Meeting in association with Chichester BID Venue: Wild Mint Cafe, House...
In these pressured times for business, many levy payers share a dread of parking, planning and city signage (A Boards included). A lot of quiet work has been going on...
Meet 30 of the UK’s most prestigious senior independent schools all in one unique setting at the Chichester Cathedral. Saturday 24th February 2018 Chichester Cathedral 2pm - 4pm Whether you...
West Sussex County Council’s insight team have invited the Office For National Statistics to host one of their Economic Forums as part of their roadshows throughout the UK, the date...
You won't know but it is reported that 71% of all complaints to "The Council" from UK city centre businesses are about parking. Clearly there exists an almost permanent disconnect...
Participation among levy payers in any form of debate about A Boards has historically been less than 10% and opinion is divided - as it is in the general population...
A new Business Expo with a difference is coming to Chichester on 19th July 2018. Taking place at Chichester College, the Expo will be running as a ‘foot pool’ tournament...
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...
It’s by no accident that our local authorities held at least five public consultations this summer. There’s a lot of upheaval on the way and it’s time to make changes...
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...
We're excited to announce this year's Christmas Festivities programme for Chichester City Centre, which launches on Thursday 23rd November, with the switch on of the Christmas lights and fireworks. The...
Chichester Craft Market takes place next Sunday 22nd, 23rd & 24th September - North & East Street 19th October at Westgate Centre 11-4pm. The Chichester Garden and Crafts Market is...
Take a look at all the Revival windows of the shops that have taken part in the competition while you're passing! Judging will take place on Thursday 7th September from 10am and...
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...
It’s common knowledge that many towns and cities are losing trade to the Internet, some by as much as up to 20%. But, with Chichester Independents Month well underway, Colin...
As Chichester Independents Month kicks off this week, we spoke to Colin Hicks, Chairman of Chichester BID, to get his thoughts on the independently run businesses in the city. Colin...
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...
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...
Each year, the Chichester BID team helps to deliver Christmas in Chichester, providing the City centre with Christmas festivities and the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On event. Every year we offer...
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...
BID2 sees an opportunity to better understand our consumer segmentation and generate increased appeal for spend based on consumer preferences (fashion, food, entertainment, or services). From the 2011 census, we...
Retail 57% of businesses in the City Centre are retail and multiples now count for just over half of this sector. The City Centre contains 71 clothing stores, 54 health...
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...