News & Events - Central District Alliance

News & Events

Check out our past, present and future news & events.

Filter:

News Events View All

Join us for mini wreath making

Join us for some Cosy Christmas Crafting at St Giles Church on Wednesday 11th December! Drop in for a mini wreath making session from 12–2pm or 4–6pm and create your own festive keepsake to take away.

Visit our Mulled & Merry Mini Market

Celebrate the start of the festive season with us at Farringdon Station! From Tuesday 25th to Wednesday 27th November we are hosting a mini market along the Farringdon Station concourse.

Join us for glass bauble painting

Join us for some Cosy Christmas Crafting at St Giles Church on Tuesday 10th December. Drop in for a glass bauble painting session from 12–2pm or 4–6pm and create your own festive keepsake just minutes from Tottenham Court Road Station.

Getting to know … Sekou Diakite, CDA’s Janitorial Operative

Our Cleaning Team work around the clock to ensure that our district is clean, vibrant and welcoming for all who live, work and visit the area. This month, we sat down with Sekou Diakite to talk about his role at CDA. Read on for his tips on keeping our area clean and tidy!

CDA AGM 2025

Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM on the 6th November. It was a great opportunity for us to reflect on the year, share our plans for the year ahead and enjoy some quality time with those who attended.

Getting to know … Silahtaroglu Bahaddin, CDA’s Security Officer

Our Security Team support safety and security all the way from Tottenham Court Road to Barbican. This month, we sat down with one of our Security Officers, Bahaddin, to talk about his role at CDA. 

The Bloomsbury tulip planting project

On the 24th October, the Mayor of Camden, Cllr Eddie Hanson, joined forces with the Central District Alliance (CDA), Hatton Garden BID, the Friends of Bloomsbury Square and local volunteers to launch an exciting new project aimed at making Bloomsbury’s gardens greener, brighter, and more welcoming for residents, visitors, and local workers.

Engaging with students at SOAS University

On the 25th and 26th of September, the CDA Security & Safety Team visited SOAS University for a two-day community engagement initiative aimed at connecting directly with students and staff.

Getting to know… Tomasz, CDA’s Cleaning Supervisor

Ensuring a vibrant and welcoming environment, CDA's Cleaning Team is actively on the ground in Holborn and Clerkenwell, benefiting everyone who lives, works and visits the area. This month, we sat down with Tomasz, our Cleaning Supervisor, to talk about his role at CDA. Click to read Tomasz’s tips on keeping our area clean and tidy!

Free online learning for all BID members

CDA provides you access to a free learning solution, which offers all our members and their employees access to over 200 unlimited courses. If you’ve not done so already, sign up today! Click below to find out how to register.

Getting to know … Lucky, CDA’s Security Officer

Our Security Team are our eyes and ears, playing a crucial role in supporting safety and security between Tottenham Court Road and Barbican. Click to read Lucky's expert tips on staying safe in London!

CDA welcomes three new board members 

We are excited to welcome our three new board members, Abdul Hai OBE - LabTech, Jeremy Daudin - The Zetter and Keith Begley - Snap Inc, whose experience and passion will help guide our next chapter. Click below to find our more about them.