We all care about Northampton Town Centre. For many of us, it is much more than our place of business; it is a unique place which occupies a special part in the hearts and minds of all those fortunate enough to spend time here.

Northampton town centre BID’s vision is, through a business-led programme of investment: ‘To raise the profile of Northampton as a welcoming and attractive town which takes pride in its heritage but looks to the future as a great place to live, learn, visit and grow a business.’

This Business Improvement District (BID) runs for five years from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2031. During that time, it will generate an investment of around 1.5 million for the town centre area. This will come from a levy collected from the eligible businesses, as well as voluntary contributions. It is intended that further funding opportunities will be identified to attract additional inward investment into the town centre and its businesses.

During the life of the BID, we are committed to enhancing the image of Northampton Town Centre, its profile and competitiveness in order to develop its position as a leading commercial and cultural centre in the heart of England.

We will act to deliver the projects and services in the BID Proposal and business plan that the businesses themselves have voted for. These services are additional to and will not replace the existing council services. In order to do this, we will work with statutory, business and voluntary partners to meet the following objectives:

Download a copy of the BID Business Plan here.

Please contact BID Operations Manager Mark Mullen for more information about the BID projects by emailing mark@northamptonbid.co.uk or calling 01604 837766.