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With the Christmas shopping season shortened this year due to the forced closures of many shops during lockdown, we anticipate December being a busy month. Jackson Square car park is the biggest and most popular car park in the town centre and we are all aware that during busy times it can gridlock....

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We know that making savings is extremely important to every business and at the moment, it’s vital. The BID is here to help you with this. We have partnered with industry experts Meercat Associates to help you review your bills and find better value alternatives. Since 2007 Meercat have helped t...

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We are excited to bring to Bishop’s Stortford a fun family activity this Christmas time. Whilst many events and activities have sadly had to be cancelled this year, this particular one can be done safely, in a socially distanced way in your family groups outdoors. What’s Involved The Gin...

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new role within Bishop’s Stortford Business Improvement District (BID). To help us deliver our Business Plan we are seeking a proactive Marketing and Events Assistant to work alongside the BID Manager.   About us Bishop’s Stortford BID aims to raise the ...

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Just over 25,000 copies of a BID produced newsletter will be landing on doormats in every home in the town, as well as some of the surrounding villages this week. This eight page, A4 sized publication has been designed to promote everything the town has to offer. We really wanted showcase the variet...

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East Herts have received Government funding specifically for Covid Marshals across town centres in the area. They will be in Bishop’s Stortford from this week we have been advised. They will be working both with the public and businesses to ensure all parties are adhering to the current guidan...

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Following consultation with levy payers and the Police, the BID Board have voted in favour of once again bringing in a security patrol during lockdown. From now until 2 December two security officers from ParkGuard will be on duty from 8pm through to 8am every night. They have a brief to be a visibl...

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East Herts Council have opened the application process for eligible local businesses to claim a grant if they have been forced to close for the four week lockdown period. This is know as the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG ) which helped businesses ordered to close in local tier 3 lockdowns, ...

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Latest information from Government (updated 5 November) has been released listing in more detail essential businesses who can remain open, including guidance on mixed retail as well as those required to close.   Businesses permitted to remain open Essential businesses The following businesses a...

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If you are not currently a business in the BID, we welcome you to join us as a Friend of the BID on our voluntary membership scheme.   Benefits Business listing on the BID website Directory Monthly e-newsletter from the BID Opportunity to attend BID Training courses, often provided free or at a...

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As you will be aware temporary measures have been in place in Bishop’s Stortford town centre as part of Hertfordshire County Council’s response to managing the risks of Covid-19. These were put in place to enable social distancing and create better conditions for walking and cycling, in line wit...

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How to create your QR Code for the NHS COVID-19 App The Government have developed a service online to enable you to create a QR code for display in your venue. You can ask your visitors to scan the QR code when they arrive, using the NHS COVID-19 app. This is to help trace and...