Felixstowe Business Improvement District (BID) was formed in 2021 after a majority of businesses voted in favour of the initiative, which will see business-led investment of up to £600,000 over five years.

The BID represents 280 Businesses in a defined zone which stretches along the seafront, through the town centre and some adjacent streets.

The aim of the BID is to enhance the trading environment for those businesses, improve the appearance and appeal of the town and invest in a marketing campaign which will all result in increased footfall, dwell and spend.

As a recognised representative of local commerce, the BID can also seek additional grant funding, lobby on behalf of business owners and work to hold the local authorities to account on their responsibilities.

The BID can also offer business support, share intelligence and best practice with the aim of making all of our businesses stronger.

Felixstowe BID is a member of the Eastern BIDS Network, British BIDS and Suffolk Chamber of Commerce and supports those bodies in their national campaigns and lobbying Government to ensure the voice of business is heard at the highest levels.