St Albans City Centre BID

21/08/2026

Working with Bar Meze and the Collective Art Gallery, we are supporting the delivery of a new mural to welcome and inspire visitors to the city in Drovers Way,

20/08/2026

In May 2026, we surveyed St Albans BID businesses to understand levy payers’ views.

The survey, which included questions about awareness of the BID, its work, and its future direction, received 187 responses: 57.6% from independent businesses and 42.4% from multinational businesses.

The findings show 89.3% of respondents confirmed they are aware of the BID and our activities. Other results show that 65% of businesses support a third term.

These findings informed the 2027-2032 Business Plan, which sets out the next five years for St Albans City Centre BID.

Read here: https://lnkd.in/eAA_gFPr

Get involved. Share your feedback. Help us shape the next 5 years — vote YES.

19/08/2026

Join us for Coffee with a Copper

BID businesses are invited on Wednesday 16th September to an informal policing event to meet and speak with local police officers, ask questions, and share concerns in a relaxed setting.

Date: 16/09/2026
Time: 11 – 12:30 PM
Location: Street Cafe, 13 Catherine Street, AL3 5BJ

We look forward to seeing you there.

18/08/2026

Summer Fire Safety Guidance

With the current high risk of wildfires across Hertfordshire, businesses are encouraged to support the temporary fire safety measures issued by Hertfordshire County Council.

If your business sells any of the following items, please make customers aware of the guidance and help promote responsible use during this period:

• Disposable barbecues
• Fire pits
• Garden incinerators
• Chimeneas
• Fireworks

To help prevent accidental fires, residents and visitors are being asked not to use these items at present, as even a small spark or flame can quickly spread and cause significant damage.

Thank you for helping to keep our communities, businesses and green spaces safe.

🔗 Read the full guidance from Hertfordshire County Council:
https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/fire-and-rescue/home-fire-safety/summer-fire-safety.aspx

Across the country there have been more than 1,000 wildfires already this year, the highest number on record.
One spark can have devastating consequences. Please do not to use disposable barbecues, fire pits, garden incinerators or fireworks at this time. Even a small flame can spread rapidly and lead to a serious wildfire, putting people, property and the environment at risk.
https://orlo.uk/doyt8

17/08/2026

We look forward to seeing you at the event on Tuesday 22nd September.
Meet the BID Team, ask any questions that you might have regarding our proposed third term. https://www.stalbans-chamber.co.uk/events/september-business-breakfast/

September isn’t so far away- so now’s a great time to get your autumn networking in the diary!

Join us on Tuesday 22 September for our September Business Breakfast at Cosy Club, St Albans.

Starting at 07:15am, it’s a great opportunity to reconnect after the summer, meet professionals from across the local business community and enjoy relaxed networking over a light breakfast and hot drink before the working day begins.

We’re delighted that this Business Breakfast is sponsored by St Albans City Centre BID. Ahead of the BID ballot in October, the BID team will share an update on the projects and investment they’ve delivered across the city centre, together with their priorities for the next five-year term.

📅 Tuesday 22 September
⏰ 07:15 – 09:00
📍 Cosy Club, St Albans

Whether you’re a regular at Chamber events or looking to make some new connections this autumn, we’d love to welcome you.

👉 Get it in the diary and book your place: https://heyor.ca/AVIc0r

11/08/2026

Hear what local businesses have to say about St Albans City Centre BID in our recent video.

From valuable PR and promotion opportunities to campaigns, events and initiatives that help showcase St Albans businesses, our latest ballot video highlights the impact of BID investment and the vision for a third term.

A YES vote on 8 October will help us continue building a vibrant, thriving city centre.

Watch now 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5bCyqOrF1M&t=2s

Find out more: https://www.stalbansbid.com/bid-ballot/

10/08/2026

Event Invitation

Join us on September 7, to share your thoughts on our new priorities and Business Plan for the next 5 years, and find out what a Yes Vote could mean for St Albans City Centre.

Event details

📅 Wednesday 7 September
📍 The Peahen, 14 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1NG
⏰ 5:30pm-7:30pm
🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eqYdZktp

Please note this for for BID businesses.

We look forward to welcoming you.

04/08/2026

🏡 St Albans Homes & Interiors Week is coming!

From 14-20 September 2026, we'll be celebrating the very best home, interiors and lifestyle businesses in St Albans city centre with exclusive offers, events, demonstrations and workshops.

Are you a BID business in the homes and interiors sector? This is your opportunity to showcase your products, services and expertise to local shoppers and visitors.

Participating businesses - https://www.enjoystalbans.com/things-to-do/shopping/home-and-interiors-week-2026/

📩 Contact us now to find out how your business can get involved.

03/08/2026

🍻 The St Albans Pub Map Is Out Now

Our brand-new St Albans Pub Map is now available across the city, helping residents and visitors discover even more of St Albans' fantastic pub scene.

Featuring 36 pubs from across the district, the map showcases a diverse mix of venues and includes useful information such as dog-friendly pubs, pubs with parking, and the best spots for enjoying a drink outdoors. It's designed to encourage people to explore different areas of St Albans and support venues they may not have visited before.

You can pick up a copy from participating pubs, the Visitor Information Centre, and other locations across the city centre, making it easy for customers to plan their next pub visit. The map is also available online here:https://www.enjoystalbans.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/StAlbansBID-PubMapDesign-A3-V2-PrintReady.pdf

A huge thank you to Launch Studios and Hannah Sessions for helping bring the project to life.