Previously known as Midtown BID, Central District Alliance is the new name for the Business Improvement District (BID) for Holborn and Clerkenwell. It is a partnership between our members, local authorities and the third sector.
Central District Alliance prides itself in working in partnership with our members, our community, Camden Council and Islington Council, Transport for London (TfL) and the third sector. As a facilitator, custodian, ambassador and champion, above all we strive to be collaborative and inclusive.
BIDs are an exciting way to manage business communities. They are becoming more prevalent in London as they help to attract and retain businesses in the area. Central District Alliance is one of the largest and most successful BIDs in the country.
We represent 400 businesses with the aim of making Central District Alliance the destination of choice for business.
Following our successful re-ballot which concluded at the end of February 2020, Central District Alliance BID was delighted to have received a strong YES from its district businesses to continue to a fourth term for Holborn, Bloomsbury and St Giles; and a second term for Farringdon and Clerkenwell.
Our vision is to ensure central London has every opportunity to thrive and prosper throughout this pandemic and beyond. We want to inspire a sense of pride and discovery in our local area, connecting people, and realising the full potential of this diverse part of London. We work collaboratively with our businesses to support the local communities in which we work.
We ignite positive change and move things forward; we innovate and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo and think differently if it delivers the best results for our members and the wider community.
We’re aspirational, and inspire discovery and participation; we celebrate the diversity of our members and our local area and all of the benefits that it brings to this part of London.
We’re facilitators; we create meaningful connections between individuals, businesses, and places, and support our members and other stakeholders to work together to achieve their shared goals.
The Central District Alliance Business Improvement District is led by a Board of Directors made up of representatives from across sectors within the BID area and a small Executive Team.
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