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Free bike maintenance with Dr Bike

Join us for the next session and get your bike up to scratch!

Find this year’s festive party venue!

Looking to book this year’s festive party? Together with local businesses, we have compiled an array of local offers and event packages across Holborn and Clerkenwell to help you plan.

Celebrating cultural and creative industries in the district

We are delighted to be launching our new Cultural Prospectus, showcasing our district’s cultural assets and proudly celebrates our neighbourhoods.

Notice of Central District Alliance Annual General Meeting 2024

Central District Alliance Ltd (CDA) Business Improvement District (BID) invites its members and stakeholders to this year's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 17th October 2024.

New planters add colour and biodiversity to New Oxford Street

17 new planters, including trees, shrubs and flowers, have been installed on New Oxford Street. Brought to you by CDA and Cross River Partnership’s Healthy Streets Everyday II programme, they form part of CDA’s ongoing ‘Grey to Green’ initiative to increase greening, encourage active travel, improve biodiversity and air quality.

CDA Team upskill with British BIDs diploma

Congratulations to Marcos Gold and Nicky Bond for completing the British BID's Diploma in BID Leadership. The course is specifically designed for BID professionals, offering in-depth training and equipping them with the skills and knowledge to lead and inspire within the BID. 

Repurposing pocket park brings joy to local youth centre

Our pocket park planters have been repurposed to a new home at Lift Youth Hub in Islington, with the support of Islington Together Officers.

CDA’s Summer Party 2024

Thank you to all those who joined us for our Summer Party in July, at Clerkenwell Green and Bloomsbury Square Gardens! It was wonderful to meet so many local employees and residents - and sprinkle a little extra joy across the district!

CDA Social & Community Fund awarded to local charities

The CDA Social and Community fund supports local initiatives in the Camden and Islington areas, that make a positive impact in our community. We are delighted to announce the successful recipients of this year's fund!

Neurodiverse-friendly businesses in the district

We spoke to The Shaftesbury Theatre, The British Museum and Conway Hall about how they adapt their venues, including performances and exhibitions for neurodiverse people.

Hidden Histories book launch

We warmly welcome you to explore the rich culture and history of central London’s Bloomsbury, St Giles, Holborn, Farringdon and Clerkenwell neighbourhoods. Within Hidden Histories, you will discover a diverse array of neighbourhoods, each with its own fascinating story to tell.

Partnering with the Ben Kinsella Trust to tackle knife crime

We are proud to continue our partnership with the Ben Kinsella Trust and support Camden and Islington Councils’ community safety objectives.