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Isabel Hospice Christmas Window Competition

Back for 2020, is the Christmas Window Competition organised by local Isabel Hospice fundraiser Renee Friend. Whilst we are limited in many Christmas activities right now, one thing we can do is create beautiful shop windows for all to enjo...

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Cost Savings for your business – get a FREE review

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...

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The Gingerbread Trail

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 i...

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Job Vacancy: Marketing & Events Assistant

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 Mana...

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Discover Bishop’s Stortford Marketing Campaign

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...

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Lockdown Training: The BID funded online training for all levy payers

During the November lockdown the BID set up four online training sessions which were open to all levy payers to join. Our first session was provided by James Garrett of local firm HNE Media and covered how to film yourself talking to camera...

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East Herts provides Covid Marshals

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 busines...

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Lockdown Security Patrol funded by the BID

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 ...

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Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) – Applications OPEN

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 he...

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Lockdown 2 – Updated Government Information

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...

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Friend of the BID

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...