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ShopSafe Alert is now LIVE in Bishop’s Stortford town centre. As part of a broader town centre initiative to address crime and improve safety, the BID is delighted to lead the trial of the Alert platform. Alert provides businesses with a smarter, more efficient way to capture incidents, share inte...

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Following a very successful trial, starting in December and extended via a UK Shared Prosperity Fund grant, we are thrilled to announce the Street Stewards are here to stay. The team will continue to be funded and managed by the Bishop’s Stortford Business Improvement District (BID). Street St...

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We’re delighted to formally welcome Daniel Galati, Managing Director at Mullucks estate agents, to the Bishop’s Stortford Business Improvement District (BID) Board. Daniel sits on a board of 12 people – 10 business owners/managers representing businesses across the BID area, plus 2...

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The Bishop’s Stortford BID is delighted to sponsor the Town Council’s Carnival Parade & Fun Day 2026. The Carnival takes place on Saturday 20th June. For opportunities to get involved (catering pitches, normal pitches, the parade and more, or for timings and details of road closures,...

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Lots of you have joined up to our town centre gift card scheme recently, including: Edwards Interiors – North Street (pictured) Almamia Collection – ladies fashion, Jackson Square Sabrosa del Fuego – Mexican & Spanish restaurant & cocktail bar, High Street Skin by Dr Caroli...

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We’re delighted to announce this month’s winner is the fabulous Victoria, owner of Friends Dress Agency on North Street. Where do we begin?! Victoria has been nominated by customers AND members of the business community. Friends sells ladies preloved designerwear. In the shop, Victoria &...

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Is your business a registered charity? Are you in search of a raffle prize? The BID is giving away ten £50 Discover Stortford Gift Cards for upcoming fundraisers in and around Bishop’s Stortford. To find out more, including T&Cs, visit www.discoverstortford.co.uk/charity-gift-card-giveawa...

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Congratulations to Heidi, co-owner of Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe on Potter Street. Heidi has been nominated for her “boundless energy” and “bubbly disposition”, which continue online via the shop’s strong social media presence. Heidi’s reels aren’t just info...

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Thanks to all the BID businesses and town centre stakeholders who came along find out about our current initatives, upcoming events and training opportunities to support them. It’s always great to see busy owners and managers together in one place – meeting new neighbours, sharing contac...

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To help your business plan and make the most of what’s available in the town centre this year, we have compiled this list of key dates....

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On 1st April, the 2026 Business Rates Revaluation came into effect. The BID would like to support businesses with understanding your recent bill and checking if it is correct. Summary The main change is that all business properties are being revalued nationally based on rental market conditions as o...

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Alert is an AI-powered, real-time crime intelligence platform (website & app), designed for retailers and police to predict, prevent, and manage crime. It facilitates immediate, secure information-sharing among businesses and law enforcement, covering offender identification, evidence sharing, a...