Discover Lanark recruits for BID Manager
Job title: BID ManagerTerm: PermanentHours: 4 or 5 days a week, subject to negotiation with the Board of Directors. Regular weekend and evening work required. Reporting to: Discover Lanark Board […]
Falkirk Delivers secures historic fifth BID term
Businesses across Falkirk have voted overwhelmingly to renew Falkirk Delivers Business Improvement District (BID) for 2026–2031, securing an historic fifth term for Scotland’s longest-running BID and a new five-year programme […]
Living Lerwick secures positive BID renewal result for town centre
66 votes were received, representing 56% of member businesses. Of these, 54 voted in favour, giving an 81.8% majority in support of the BID. The BID was first established in 2012 […]
St Andrews businesses vote in favour of BID renewal
BID St Andrews anounced that businesses have voted in favour of securing a third five-year term for the Business Improvement District. Over the next five years, the BID plans to […]
Stirling to launch new Digital Town Hub for businesses, residents, and visitors
Residents, visitors and businesses across Stirling are set to benefit from an ambitious new digital town hub designed to become the city’s online home – bringing together events, attractions, offers […]
Aberdeen Inspired thanks levy payers for ‘vote of confidence’ as BID is given renewed five-year mandate
Aberdeen Inspired has thanked its levy payers for their vote of confidence in the city centre after giving the Business Improvement District a renewed five-year mandate. Members of the BID […]
Kirkcaldy to host Scotland’s Towns Conference 2026
Kirkcaldy is to host this year’s Scotland’s Towns Conference. Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) will hold its annual showcase on the innovations shaping the future of towns and places at The […]
Business Improvement Districts back Scotland Loves Local Week: Picture gallery
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) across the country were flying the flag for Scotland Loves Local Week 2026. BIDs across the country are delivering the ‘choose local’ message at the heart […]
Explore East Ren app connects communities, businesses and heritage
Hundreds of local businesses have joined forces to encourage everyone to explore East Renfrewshire.Enterprises in Barrhead, Clarkston and Giffnock all feature on an increasingly popular app to help boost the […]
Scottish Government minister visits Paisley First
The influential impact of Business Improvement Districts was highlighted as a Scottish Government minister visited a new enterprise in Paisley. Tom Arthur, Minister for Business and Fair Work, was briefed […]
New Shopwatch Scheme proposed to boost Stirling City Centre safety
Go Forth Stirling is developing plans to introduce a crime prevention Shopwatch initiative to help the city’s retailers tackle shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. The project would mirror the success of […]
BID scheme helps Stirling businesses cut energy costs in wake of middle east turmoil
Go Forth Stirling BID is helping city businesses cut thousands from their annual utilities bills and offering vital support during the current turmoil in the energy markets. The BID (Business […]
Alloa First opens recruitment for Town Centre BID Manager
Alloa First BID is seeking to appoint a full-time employed Town Centre BID Manager. The role specification, requirements, and details of how to apply, can be found below. Salary: £38,000 […]
Lerwick Town Centre Business Awards Announced
Over 70 people gathered at the Town Hall on Friday 20th March for the first Lerwick Town Centre Business Awards, bringing together businesses from across the town centre for an […]
Scotland’s Towns Partnership announces new alliance with ARRO Lighting and Events
A new strategic partnership will shine a spotlight on the enhanced experiences and economic benefits that cultural attractions can create for Scotland’s towns centres. Kirkcaldy-based ARRO Lighting and Events has […]
SOUND BITES FESTIVAL BRINGS BOOST FOR ALLOA TOWN CENTRE AND LOCAL PRODUCERS
Alloa town centre enjoyed a surge of visitors as Sound Bites Festival returned on Saturday 28 March, delivering a day of live music, street food and family entertainment with a […]
WINNERS UNVEILED AT GO FORTH STIRLING’S BUSINESS AWARDS 2026
Stirling’s business owners have been recognised for their achievements and rewarded with trophies in the 2026 Stirling Business Awards. The winners of 14 honours have been unveiled and trophies were […]
Falkirk Arts Initiative receives £100,000 in funding to enhance Falkirk Town Centre
Falkirk Delivers, in partnership with Artlink Central, has secured almost £100,000 of NationalLottery funds through Creative Scotland to deliver Falkirk: From Place to Creative Space —a new arts and cultural initiative […]
GO FORTH’S ONLINE TRAINING COURSES ARE A LIFELINE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Go Forth Stirling’s free online training platform is providing a lifeline to thecity’s small business owners giving them substantial savings on essentialcourses. There have been more than 10,000 enrolments since […]
COUNTRY AND WESTERN THEMED SOUND BITES FESTIVAL PROMISES LOCALS AND VISITORS A ROOTIN’ TOOTIN’ TIME
Alloa town centre is set to be bustling with activity when Sound Bites Festival ridesback into town for its second year on Saturday 28 March, this time with a countryand […]