ABOUT BID ST ANDREWS
What is a BID?
A Business Improvement District (BID) is a formal arrangement whereby the businesses in an area come together to fund, manage, and implement, an agreed programme of projects designed to improve the trading environment of the area to the benefit of all the businesses. The projects are in addition to those services already provided by the local council. There are now over 37 BIDs in operation across Scotland, and over 300 across the UK. Supporting our towns and cities, they play a vital role and are pivotal to the development of town centres throughout the country.
Mission Statement
BID St Andrews will channel investment for the benefit of local businesses and the community. Delivering a series of projects and services that will continue to create a more vibrant business environment focused on delivering an enhanced customer experience, a platform for sustainable economic recovery post COVID 19 and support the reputation of the town as a key destination for consumers, local community and investment.
Our Commitment
Over the past decade, BID St Andrews has played a central role in supporting, managing and promoting the town centre, helping to create an environment where businesses can thrive and invest with confidence. As the BID looks ahead to the next five years, the focus remains on delivering practical, business-led projects shaped by member feedback and responding to the evolving needs of the town centre.
Alongside the delivery of the Business Plan, BID St Andrews works closely with a wide range of partners to support the wider St Andrews community. This includes funding and coordinating the Clean & Green Team to enhance street cleanliness and presentation, delivering the town’s Winter Lights and seasonal placemaking, supporting major events and campaigns that drive footfall, and providing year-round marketing through the Love St Andrews App, St Andrews Live and the #LoveStAndrews campaign.
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BID St Andrews also plays a key role in representing the collective voice of businesses, working with Fife Council, national agencies and elected representatives on issues such as accessibility, public realm, transport and business costs. Through partnership working, grant funding and collaborative projects, the BID helps to secure additional investment and deliver improvements that would not be achievable by individual businesses acting alone.
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Looking ahead, BID St Andrews will continue to work in partnership with businesses, residents, the public sector, transport providers and visitors to support a well-managed, accessible and resilient town centre. By working collectively, the BID is able to plan more effectively, represent businesses more strongly, and deliver activity that benefits both the local economy and the wider community.