We make things better for people who live, work, visit and shop in Leeds city centre.
Our improvements include street cleaning, animating public spaces, boosting skills and training, and providing a warm welcome to all who visit.
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Established in 2015, LeedsBID is a not-for-profit, non-political organisation set up to improve Leeds city centre for all.
BID stands for business improvement district. We are the largest BID outside of London, investing £14M in Leeds City Centre from 2020—2025.
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The Next Chapter
A catalyst for change, influencing ideas and enabling action.
LeedsBID is a driving force, making things happen in Leeds city centre. Read ‘The Next Chapter’, our 2020—2025 business plan.
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Transforming the city together.
The key to the success of our projects is collaboration. Through collaboration with the city’s creators, businesses, and leaders, we’ve made incredible new things happen in the city and elevated many existing initiatives.
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February 9, 2021
Is there a crisis on the High Street or has COVID-19 simply accelerated the changes we are now seeing?
In 2009 I recall the outcry as Woolworth closed its 807 stores across the UK. Jobs were lost and large noticeable empty units became a regular sight on high streets across the country. Back in 1971, 70% of high street...
