Collective Gallery is a grassroots art gallery located on Holywell Hill. Over the past few years we have been fortunate to work with The BID on various public art projects in St Albans. The BID has been an invaluable sponsor enabling us to showcase the work of local artists and work closely with the local community.

From the Cathedral’s perspective, the 2025 Alban Day: Pilgrimage and Festival was our biggest collaboration to date. Celebrating our city’s namesake, the streets came alive with the pilgrimage procession retelling the story of Alban, Britain’s first saint. This was beautifully complemented by the festival activity delivered in partnership with the BID across the city centre and in the Cathedral’s Orchard.

Youth Talk is proud to be supported by the St Albans BID, whose work plays a vital role in strengthening the local business, tourism and hospitality sectors and enhancing St Albans as a vibrant, welcoming place to work, visit and shop. We’re grateful to be part of a town where investment in local business also means investment in the wellbeing of the wider community.

We are so grateful for the support that St Albans BID has given to St Albans Shopmobility for the past 4 years - this has included the loan of gazebos and street furniture for Shopmobility events; the "Room for Us" survey and stickers; and funding temporarily for the Shopmobility Manager. I really don't think we could have survived without the wonderful team at St Albans BID. Thank you for helping St Albans City centre become more accessible!!

In our 10th year of business in St Albans we have been delighted with the support from the BID in feeling part of a community.Especially taking advantage of street events, these create special moments throughout the year to celebrate business and support tourism to the area. In particular the Gin and Jazz annual festival is a favourite of mine. The event is filled with joy and provides a positive social impact to our street of independent businesses. The visible difference and decorative efforts the BID make to our high street to celebrate calendar milestones is valued and creates a taking point for visitors and the community.

A Business Improvement District supports businesses themselves, assisting in the inward investment, increased footfall and the enhancement of the public realm. This is in the interest of businesses, residents and visitors alike and should be encouraged.