CiBM Research Papers
A selection of research papers authored by graduates of our Certificate in BID Management course.
How do Central London Business Improvement Districts implement projects that meet the needs of their levy payers, whilst still having a positive impact on the local community?
Author: Izabella Kasinska, Aldgate Connect BID
"This Structured Research Report will explore if and how Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in Central London implement their project delivery to meet the needs of their levy payers, as well as still maintaining a positive impact on the local community. This report explores case studies of 11 Central London BIDs to help establish the way BIDs plan and implement their project delivery to meet the needs of all of their key stakeholders."
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Business Improvement Districts and Sustainability - What is our role?
Author: Tom Swithinbank, Bristol BIDs
"In this essay I will be analysing the work of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in the United Kingdom and specifically their work in the field of sustainability. I have chosen this topic to help understand the work being delivered and the barriers to doing more."
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Commercial vs Residential: The Impact on BIDs
Author:Â Sara Tupper, Chelmsford for You
"In August 2021, new âPermitted Development Rightsâ came into force, meaning that commercial properties could be converted into residential, without full planning permission. During this report, I will be exploring the impact that this has on Business Improvement Districts and sharing the experience in Chelmsford."
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Talk that Pays: How BID messaging can move the dial on Return on Investment (ROI)
Author: Heather Woodhouse, Colmore BID
"This research paper explores how Business Improvement District (BID) messaging can effectively demonstrate return on investment (ROI) to levy payers. It highlights the importance of clear, transparent and credible messaging in showcasing the tangible and intangible benefits of BID activities."
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BID Communication with Levy Payers
Author: Heather Card-Jones, Hemel Hempstead BID
"Communication is key to business success, whether with internal/external customers. For BIDs, customers come in two forms, one is public, who we âsellâ the town to in hope they visit and spend money. But also, our businesses who pay levy and expect (rightly so) something in return."
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The Value of Business Improvement Districts and Business Crime Reduction Partnerships to Levy Paying Businesses
Author: Lee Roberts, Lincoln BIG
"The aim of this research paper is to investigate the importance and value of Business Crime Reduction Partnerships that Business Improvement Groups provide and to look at how Lincoln Business Improvement Group (Lincoln BIG) can reintroduce such a project to enable it to deliver for its members."
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How can LQ BID create a safer district for Women and Girls?
Author: Charlotte Irvine, Linen Quarter BID
"This paper will begin by discussing the context and current conversations about womenâs safety in the city and other public spaces, alongside how partners are working to ensure women and girls feel and are safe. Areas where the BID can promote and encourage members to use existing initiatives will be explored."
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What is the importance of being part of a BID to hotels, and how important is the presence of hotels to the success of a BID?
Author:Â Louise Whitworth, South Bank BID
"The purpose of this paper is to explore the many potential positive impacts of membership of a BID for hotels, using the lens of South Bank BIDâs hoteliers as an example of a satisfactory investment. I have complemented these findings with innovative examples of how other BIDs have demonstrated particular value to hotels through specific projects."
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What is the role of Business Improvement Districts in Transforming Cities?
Author: Roberta Redecke, Sunderland BID
"This research report examines the role of business improvement districts (BIDs), particularly in Sunderland, in the context of the cityâs ongoing transformation. Sunderland Business Improvement District, established in 2014, is one of the many BIDs in the UK, operating with three core priorities: Pride, Promotion and Voice. It mainly focusses on the attractiveness and safety of the city centre, increased footfall, dwell time and spend through events, initiatives and promotional campaigns and represents businessesâ collective interests."
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