Belfast One Business Improvement District (BID) was set up in 2016 with a 5-year plan focusing on three main goals: Promoting, Enhancing, and Supporting the area and its businesses. We represent a wide range of businesses, from shops and restaurants to professional services, all located within a one-square-mile area in Belfast City Centre.
Promoting Belfast City Centre: We aim to attract more people to the City Centre by creating a lively and unique experience. We run marketing campaigns, decorate the city, and host events to draw in visitors. We also keep businesses informed about what’s happening in the City Centre, such as road closures, grants, and events that might affect them. Some popular events we’ve organised include the Spring lanterns in trees, Santas Post Office, Hit the North Street Art Festival, Summer Cinema, and Fashion Shows.
Enhancing the Visitor Experience: We work on projects to make the City Centre safer, cleaner, and more attractive. We fund two City Centre Beat officers to help with safety initiatives and have contracted a “Clean Team” that goes above and beyond regular city cleaning. They power wash the pavements, clean shop fronts and remove gum and graffiti. We also collaborate with street artists, florists, and lighting experts to help the area look its best. Our work with the “Night Czar”, Purple Flag and the “Grey to Green” project helps revitalise and support parts of the City Centre.
Supporting Local Businesses: Our goal is to reduce costs for businesses and provide practical support. We explore new and innovative solutions to help businesses succeed and ensure the area remains vibrant and appealing to visitors. We organise workshops, support the Belfast City Centre Gift Card initiative and meet 1 on 1 with businesses to hear what they have to say about our work and the area as a whole.
In short, Belfast One BID is dedicated to making Belfast City Centre a better place for everyone, whether you’re a business owner, resident, or visitor. We are committed to driving economic growth, improving the urban environment, and supporting our community.
With a representative Board which includes businesses from across the City Centre, the organisation is run as an independent, not-for-profit company. Our Board members represent and are elected from businesses and stakeholders within the Business Improvement District and all offer their time voluntarily. We have a small, very skilled and enthusiastic team focussing on delivering the missions and goals set out in the Business Plan.
You can browse our Business Plan for 2021–2026 here.
Bid Boundary Map
