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Chester Business Improvement District (Chester BID) covers a defined area of the city centre representing over 430 businesses to create an enticing overall visitor experience and ensure continued investment in the city centre. Our aim is to make Chester a retail, business and leisure destination of choice where people are proud to live, work and visit.

This year marks our 10 year anniversary… here’s to another year decade of growth, collaboration and success.

Ballot 2024-2029 – IT’S A YES

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Chester BID Annual Review

We’re pleased to present to you our annual review, summarising our activity over the last 12 months.

Thank you to all the businesses who help us, do what we do!

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Annual Review 2022/23

Experience Christmas In Chester!

We’re inviting you to spend Christmas in one of the UK’s most festive cities! Chester city centre is the perfect place to make memories at Christmas  whether that be events, gift gathering or enjoying jolly tipples with friends. 

• Santas Enchanted Grotto

• Free Digital Gift Guide

• Free Parking

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WHY #INVESTCHESTER?

We have highlighted what a great destination Chester is to live, work and visit.

Chester is a city that can offer you quick transport links, high quality education, a highly skilled workforce, the lifestyle you want and more!

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“The support I get from Chester BID is outstanding. They are an excellent organisation and have helped me more than I could imagine. Aside from all of the valuable initiatives they undertake, they are also accessible to talk to and give me practical advice and signposting to different things I need. BID is doing an outstanding job for our city.”
TonyNorthgates
“I think The BID are an amazing resource for all businesses in Chester. (Especially the independents) They have an amazing presence in our city and are always at the end of the phone! (Even for those silly questions) I wouldn’t want to be without their current team. Every one of them is amazing!”
DawnChester Boutique
“I always feel incredibly supported by the BID, the biggest thing that has improved our business is the deep clean that the BID provides. We are a very prestigious brand so keeping our storefront clean is important to us”.
AndrewPenhaligon's
“Using the BID Flower service has really enhanced the alfresco area of our business. BID helped us make savings by funding 50% of these displays. Having direct access to BID made the process and organisation seamless and a pleasure”.
StevePopcorn
“Doing good things is one of our key pillars at Seasalt. We're very proud to use our volunteering time to assist Chester BID with opportunities to improve the visual environment and the team love spending time on projects which provide such a worthwhile benefit for everyone visiting the city".
AlisonSeasalt
“It is always a pleasure to work alongside and with Chester BID, they provide a great personal service, they deliver on promises, and have certainly made sure the relationship between themselves and the stakeholders exists as well as thrive. We love getting involved in the city initiatives when we get the opportunity...Thank you Chester BID”
SteveTravelbag
“We were asked to be involved in the Chester Bid promotional video for the Christmas 2023 campaign. It was extremely well organised and professionally done on the day. The video was a great way to showcase Chester at Christmas and we were delighted be involved.”
EileenThe Coach House
“Here at Hotel Chocolat, we find the support we receive from Chester BID invaluable. We always receive feedback from customers who have seen our products/campaigns on BID's Instagram and Facebook, which is fantastic for us in helping us achieve our store budgets. Nothing is ever too much trouble and we hope we have their support for a long time”
LizHotel Chocolat
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JOIN NORTH LIGHT FOR THE BIGGEST BASH OF THE YEAR!

December 3, 2024 No Comments

Party into 2025 with live music until the early hours. North Light bar tickets are £15 per person and include a welcome cocktail on arrival and a glass of bubbles at midnight. North Light is ready to welcome in the new year in style with live music any good times rolling from 8pm. So, raise your glass and party like

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JOIN THE BOTANIST FOR THE BIGGEST BASH OF THE YEAR!

December 3, 2024 No Comments

Party into 2025 with live music until the early hours. The Botanist bar tickets are £15 per person and include a welcome cocktail on arrival and a glass of bubbles at midnight. The Botanist is ready to welcome in the new year in style with live music any good times rolling from 8pm. So, raise your glass and party like it’s

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Discover the Magic of Christmas with DIPP’d’s New Festive Cookie Range!

November 27, 2024 No Comments

Christmas is here, and at DIPP’d, they’re ready to sweeten your celebrations with a brand-new range of Christmas cookies! Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering, treating yourself to seasonal indulgence, or looking for the perfect gift, their holiday cookie collection has something for everyone. Available starting Saturday, 30th November in-store, for delivery, and online at www.dippd.uk, these cookies are a

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BLACK FRIDAY DEALS YOU WONT WANT TO MISS

November 26, 2024 No Comments

Black Friday is here, and with it comes an avalanche of amazing deals that promise to save you big this season. Whether you’re shopping for gifts, splurging on yourself, or just grabbing those household essentials, there’s something for everyone. Here are some of the hottest deals you can score this Black Friday in Chester city centre.   Lakeland Lakeland Airfryer

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Salt House Tapas Chester to Open in Time for Christmas

November 22, 2024 No Comments

Chester has been chosen as the first city for the expansion of Spanish restaurant brand Salt House Tapas outside of Liverpool. The much-loved independent restaurant, which first opened in 2010, will open their brand-new second location on Tuesday 26th November, just in time for the festive season. Situated on Bridge Street, the new venue promises to bring Salt House’ signature

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Advent Calendars at Hotel Chocolat

November 19, 2024 No Comments

Get ready to countdown to Christmas with wonderful style, and even better taste. Hotel Chocolat’s Chocolate Advent Calendars are back and more delicious than ever. From decadent hot chocolate Advent calendars to Advent calendars for couples, add a magical twist to nostalgic tradition with Hotel Chocolat. Welcome the festive season with our luxury Advent calendars, perfect for big and little

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