Across the year BID organises a series of events and campaigns; some for the general public and some for businesses only. Click below for more information on the events & campaigns!
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General Public Survey
September 27, 2018
Preston’s Business Improvement District has launched their annual General Public Survey for 2018. The survey, which captures the thoughts and…
Preston Rocked
Thousands of people enjoyed the Bank Holiday sunshine and headed to Preston city centre on Saturday for Preston Rocks and…
Digital Influence
A report published on Sunday 5th August saw Preston sit at number 60 on a National scale for ‘Digital Influence’…
Smiles Better Awards
Preston’s Business Improvement District has launched their annual General Public Survey for 2018. The survey, which captures the thoughts and…
Shankly Hotel Preston – Sees Phenomenal Demand
November 26, 2018
SHANKLY HOTEL PRESTON - PHENOMENAL DEMAND SEES ROOMS SOLD & BOOKINGS INTO 2023! The much talked about and eagerly awaited £15M football…
City Centre Survey
January 11, 2019
Preston Feels Safe & The High Street is a ‘Better Place’ According to a survey carried out by the Preston…
City Centre Events
February 19, 2019
Event Name Date Location Scale Skiddle Bus 23/2 Flag Market Small Stand Together Against Racism 23/3 Flag Market Medium The…
Cotton Court – Competition
March 11, 2019
Preston business centre, Cotton Court, has launched a competition to help local start-ups achieve their goals. The Cotton Court Start…
Pop-Up Garden Event
April 9, 2019
St George’s Shopping Centre will host an exclusive pop-up style garden event this Easter to showcase its glamorous seasonable products,…
Smiles Better Awards
April 10, 2019
The winners of the Preston Business Improvement District (BID) ‘Smiles Better’ Awards were handed out at a ceremony at Evoque…
Pitching Secrets – Event
April 25, 2019
Budding and established entrepreneurs from across Lancashire are invited to learn about creating the perfect pitch. NatWest will be holding…
Wings For Life
May 3, 2019
From 12.00pm on the 5th May there will be a charity fun run taking place at Preston's Avenham park. This…
Event Boosts Footfall
May 13, 2019
The Makers Market, an exciting new event for the city, boosted high street footfall by almost 14% on Saturday 11th…
UCLan Degree Fashion Show
June 7, 2019
UCLan is inviting businesses and members of the public to their annual fashion show! The show will present finalist work…
Independents Day
June 26, 2019
Preston city centre offers one of the strongest assortments of independent businesses, anywhere in Lancashire. A strong city centre needs…
CITY TALK: Disc Portal
September 6, 2019
City centre retailers are invited a “City Talk” event, taking place on Wednesday 18th September from 10.00am at the Ivory Tower,…
STUDENT SESSION!
September 16, 2019
The countdown is officially ON for the return of St George’s Shopping Centre’s exclusive Student Session. Retailers will be offering…
City Centre Warden
September 25, 2019
BID, working alongside Preston City Council, is recruiting for the post of 'City Centre Warden'. Click HERE to view the…
Disability Equality North West
October 16, 2019
Catch up with the latest from Disability Equality North West, and the great work they do in Preston and beyond.…