Central District Alliance

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Central District Alliance

The Business Improvement District comprising of Holborn, Clerkenwell, Farringdon, Bloomsbury, and St Giles.

Welcome to the Central District Alliance, the united force of over 400 esteemed organisations that power the heart of London. Our diverse collective spans the realms of creativity, education, law, medicine, professional services, science, and technology, making a substantial impact on London's GVA—second only to the city itself.

Our mission? To champion sustainability, transformative destination strategies, innovative business solutions, and the creation of exceptional public spaces within our thriving district. Join us as we shape the future of London, one groundbreaking project at a time.

About Us

Discover the Central District Alliance, the vibrant hub where businesses flourish. Spanning heritage to housing, law to lifestyle, and gastronomy to cutting-edge technology, our diverse and innovative community is leading the way. United, we think boldly, embrace novel approaches, and elevate our profile to attract success.

Immerse yourself in our unique blend of history, culture, and creativity. Wander through our lively streets, rich with historical intrigue and bursting with energy. Delight your palate at the exquisite eateries of Tottenham Court Road and St Giles, uncover ancient treasures at the British Museum, marvel at innovative design in Farringdon, and soak up the local atmosphere at Cow Cross Yards' bustling markets. The Central District Alliance is where it all comes together.

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CDA Club App

Download CDA's new app - The CDA Club - for exclusive offers, world-class events, and fascinating history at your fingertips! The app is for anyone who works or visits our fantastic district! 

With your CDA Club app, you can enjoy:

  • Discounts at local shops and restaurants
  • Notifications for local events
  • Special promotions for local businesses
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Where ideas meet action

What We Are Doing

Central District Alliance Business Improvement District leads economic development and profile building for our business community by being their collective voice. CDA has been able to be a voice for businesses, through our engagement with Mayor Sadiq Khan, Central Government, Local Authorities, Transport for London, charities, and external stakeholders.

For example, CDA has provided hospitality and retail venues the opportunity to express their concerns and how they have adapted and will continue to do so during COVID-19.

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There are many challenges our businesses and London as a whole will have to navigate, with a combined effort from both the public and private sectors, we can and surely must shape the sort of recovery we want to see. 

Alexandar Jan, Chairman of Central District Alliance

Resources & Footfall

Central District Alliance produces great resources for our members including monthly footfall reporting, podcasts, and interviews. The BID is continuously updating our website with information about topics that are important to our businesses. 

Our monthly footfall reporting is split between Holborn and Clerkenwell. This is so member businesses can see the footfall for their particular area.

If members wish for bespoke information such as transport, business churn, and vacancy rate data, please get in touch with one of our team members at info@centraldistrictalliance.com

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Whats On...

News & Events

Event: 04 April 2023

FREE Bike Maintenance and Security Tagging

CDA is hosting a FREE bike maintenance and security tagging event between 11am-3pm on the first Tuesday of each month. Bring your bike to get serviced by one of our professionals and security tagged by the Met Police.

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Event: 28 February 2023

Collaborating on ESG in 2023

Join us for breakfast on 19th April and discover how we can help with your ESG goals for 2023.

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26 February 2023

Women’s Night Safety Charter

CDA is committed to making our area a safe and welcoming place to visit and work. We are supporting the Mayor of London to raise awareness of the Women’s Night Safety Charter within our business community & are championing various projects that increase safety in the Holborn and Clerkenwell areas.

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22 February 2023

Take part in the London Festival of Architecture 2023

This year, Clerkenwell & Holborn have been selected as a 'Design Destination' as part of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA). CDA are proud partners of LFA and, by collaborating with us, you too can benefit from our partnership!

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08 February 2023

National Apprenticeship Week 2023

National Apprenticeship Week 2023 is the 16th annual celebration of apprenticeships. The week brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make on individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

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20 December 2022

On London; uncovering both historical gems and current news

Over the past year, CDA has worked with Vic Keegan at On London, to publish a series of pieces about the history of the district. Read the full article to find out more about Vic and On London!

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18 December 2022

Have your say on how local environmental improvement funds are spent in Camden

Camden Council are looking for ideas for how to spend Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) payments generated from development. Find out how you can share your views.

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08 December 2022

CDA spreads festive cheer!

On Wednesday 16th November and Wednesday 7th December, we handed out free mulled wine and mince pies to kick off the festive season!

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Event: 07 December 2022

Head to Tottenham Court Road for festive cheer!

On Wednesday 7th December, head to our Tottenham Court Road Christmas tree for mulled wine and mince pies, accompanied by a festive choir.

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