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Getting to know… Luis Lizaraso, CDA’s Cleaning Operative

Without our cleaning team, we wouldn't be able 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 long standing team member Luis Lizaraso to talk about his role at CDA!

Hospitality Training with Imperial Hotels

On the 25th November, we partnered with Imperial London Hotels, Mayor’s Skills Academy, the Mayor’s Fund for London, and The King's Trust to deliver a focused Hospitality Skills Programme for young people in the local area. Those selected to be enrolled into the programme, enjoyed two weeks of work experience and key skill training that they could put onto their CV and on the 12th December, 11 young people completed the programme and a graduation ceremony was held to celebrate their hard work!

Cosy Christmas Crafting Workshops

On the 10th and 11th December, our team hosted a series of crafting workshops for local community! It was two days of creative and festive fun where attendees left with either their own hand painted glass bauble or a mini dried wreath.

Our Mulled & Merry Mini Market

We celebrated the start of the festive season with at Farringdon Station from the 25th to the 27th of November with our Mulled & Merry Mini Market along the Farringdon Station concourse.

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.

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.