Building tomorrow together: 2025-2030

Over the next five years, Central District Alliance is looking to adopt a more tailored approach to how we organise activities in the five neighbourhoods we serve.

In order to attract visitors, improve the public realm and put CDA’s part of central London on the map, we tailor our approach to the areas of St Giles, Holborn, Bloomsbury, Clerkenwell and Farringdon. Businesses, their employees, local authorities and residents recognise and prioritise these areas as they uphold a longstanding tradition of localism that, in some cases, spans centuries.

Our mission

CDA is committed to supporting our business community, by enhancing sustainable socio-economic growth across our central London neighbourhoods.

Project Areas

Environmental Services

CDA ensures clean, welcoming neighbourhoods by providing additional street cleaning, litter collection, and graffiti removal. Through partnerships with local authorities, we enhance the area’s environment, including introducing electric-assisted vehicles for eco-friendly service.

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Community Safety

Our dedicated safety patrols provide visible reassurance, addressing crime and antisocial behaviour across the district. In collaboration with the Metropolitan Police and local councils, we foster a safer environment, focusing on high-traffic commuter areas and night-time economies.

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Placemaking

CDA transforms public spaces to promote community engagement and economic activity. Working with stakeholders, we create vibrant, multifunctional areas that reflect each neighbourhood’s unique character, with a focus on enhancing pedestrian experience and introducing green, climate-resilient infrastructure.

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Environmental, Social & Governance

CDA integrates ESG principles across its operations, focusing on sustainability, social inclusivity, and transparent governance. By promoting responsible urban development, we support businesses in meeting their ESG commitments and fostering a more equitable and resilient community.

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Marketing, Communications & Events

We curate year-round events to celebrate the district’s diversity, boost footfall, and support businesses. From cultural festivals to business networking, our activities enhance local visibility and create a shared sense of community and vitality.

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Advocacy & Insights

Through data-driven insights, CDA advocates for policies that benefit the district’s economic and social development. We engage local and national stakeholders to promote sustainable growth, publishing research on key issues like footfall, economic trends, and public realm improvements.

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What happens next?

Businesses across the district will now be asked to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to endorse this BID Proposal. This is your opportunity to have a say in the future of your area. The Central District Alliance BID proposes to ballot in February 2025 going live on the 1st April 2025 for a five-year term.

The London Borough of Camden and the London Borough of Islington are responsible for managing the ballot process and early in 2025 will send out a ballot paper to each eligible business. Members of the BID team will contact businesses within the BID boundary to discuss the BID Proposal. It is important each business nominates a named contact who will receive the ballot paper and is authorised to vote on behalf of that organisation.

For any BID to proceed, two independent outcomes must be satisfied:
• Those voting in favour must exceed those voting against, in essence 51% yes votes at turnout;
• The total rateable value of those properties/ hereditaments voting in favour must exceed the total rateable value of those voting against – ie the aggregate rateable value must also be 51% or above.

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