BID Leicester | Making Leicester City Centre a Great Place to Work and Enjoy

Working together for a cleaner, greener, safer and more vibrant city centre.

Leicester’s Business Improvement District (BID) is a business-led, not for profit organisation working to transform Leicester city centre, making it a better place to live, work, visit, study and do business.

775,000 people have attended a BID event

As part of our commitment to raising the profile of the city centre, BID Leicester delivers a vibrant programme of events and campaigns. These activities attract visitors, drive footfall and showcase Leicester as a lively place to live, work, study or visit.

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22,660 miles walked by Street Ambassadors

As part of our commitment to a safer, more welcoming city centre, BID Leicester funds a dedicated Street Ambassador team. Their visible presence provides support, reassurance and rapid response for businesses, visitors and vulnerable individuals.

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4,081 hours of additional street cleaning provided

As part of our commitment to a cleaner, greener city centre, BID Leicester funds enhanced street washing, gum removal and graffiti cleaning. These extra services help maintain a city centre businesses can be proud of.

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Upcoming BID Events

From food festivals and family trails to live music and festive celebrations, BID Leicester proudly supports a packed calendar of events in Leicester all year round.

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About BID Leicester

BID Leicester delivers an exciting programme of high-profile events and campaigns with the aim of increasing the profile of the city centre. The BID also funds projects which continue to create a clean, safe, environment, and provides a strong business voice within the city.

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Latest News

Spooktacular delight awaits as Leicester Monsters descend upon the city next week!

In less than a week, Leicester City Centre is set to transform into a playground for giant monsters, as the highly anticipated Leicester Monsters...

Less then 1 week to go before Leicester Restaurant Week begins!

With less then one week to go until Leicester Restaurant Week returns to the city for a third year, we are thrilled to announce the venues that have...

Trail of giant illuminated monsters set to invade Leicester city centre!

Get ready for a monstrously good time this October, as an unforgettable adventure is coming to Leicester! Brace yourselves for Leicester Monsters, a city-wide trail of giant, glowing monsters, who will be playfully peeking over buildings across the city centre from 16-31 October.