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September 12, 2025
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Cambridge Arts Festival 2026 - CALL OUT

Cambridge Arts Festival 2026 - 9–18 February 2026

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Cambridge Arts Festivalfor its 3rd year! Delivered by Cambridge BID, the festival will once again shine a spotlight on the extraordinary creativity and talent that make our city so special.

This year’s programme promises something for everyone — from exhibitions and workshops to hands-on activities and family-friendly fun, in venues across the city. Staying true to our ethos, most of the programme will be free to attend, making art accessible for all.

Cambridge Arts Festival 2026 - CALL OUT
Hannah Lee
November 30, 2022

Road Charging, Cambridge is a slow adopter

Hannah Lee
November 30, 2022
Road Charging, Cambridge is a slow adopter

“Cambridge is in the middle of a consultation that may result in vehicle users being charged to drive into the city.” In this week’s Opinion Piece from Ian Sandison, he discusses the planned congestion charge for Cambridge and what this has done for other cities in the UK.

Hannah Lee
November 23, 2022

As a busy Black Friday nears, be kind to all around you

Hannah Lee
November 23, 2022
As a busy Black Friday nears, be kind to all around you

“One of the things the pandemic reminded us of was to be kind to others, to give people space, to enjoy the world around us a little more and to take our time.” In this week’s Opinion Piece, Ian Sandison discusses upcoming Black Friday and to remember to respect those working in retail who will be feeling the pressure this festive season.

Cambridge BID
November 9, 2022

COP and climate change are we doing enough.

Cambridge BID
November 9, 2022
COP and climate change are we doing enough.

As the COP delegates arrive in Egypt, largely by plane and we hope to see some detail of what will be agreed then it is important to reflect that many businesses are doing a huge amount already to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to limiting the effects of climate change.

Hannah Lee
November 1, 2022

Time for a rethink on skilled immigration

Hannah Lee
November 1, 2022

In this week’s Opinion Piece Ian Sandison discusses how many business sectors are currently facing staff shortages which is having a very negative impact on business and how the government needs to look at helping to fulfill these shortages.

Hannah Lee
October 26, 2022

Businesses hoping for some stability

Hannah Lee
October 26, 2022

In this week’s Opinion Piece from Ian Sandison he discusses the new Prime Minister and the hopes of some stability for businesses.

Hannah Lee
October 19, 2022

Businesses dismayed at budget reversals

Hannah Lee
October 19, 2022

“Businesses have had to cope with pretty big challenges in recent years, Brexit is still costing them billions and they are still recovering the losses made in the pandemic. What they need is some stability to plan and invest against.” Read Ian Sandison’s latest Opinion Piece.

Hannah Lee
October 12, 2022

Cambridge needs to keep moving to function

Hannah Lee
October 12, 2022
Cambridge needs to keep moving to function

In this week’s Opinion Piece from Cambridge BID CEO, Ian Sandison, he discusses how Cambridge needs to keep moving be functional for all, especially workers in Cambridge who need to travel into the city.

Hannah Lee
October 5, 2022

Help your city by keeping spend local

Hannah Lee
October 5, 2022
Help your city by keeping spend local

“Cambridge BID hosted our Mystery Shop Awards last Thursday and our first Job Fair on Tuesday October 4th and as I spoke to the 100 or so businesses who attended these events there was quite a common theme, local customers are key to their success.” This week Ian Sandison discusses how vital it is to support your local businesses.

Hannah Lee
September 28, 2022

A Budget for Growth

Hannah Lee
September 28, 2022

In this week’s Opinion Piece from Ian Sandison find out more about his thoughts on the budget, how this will affect businesses and what Cambridge needs.

Hannah Lee
September 21, 2022

More action required from Chancellor

Hannah Lee
September 21, 2022

“A new #BusinessSOS campaign warns of business closure and redundancies if more immediate and effective action isn’t taken by the Chancellor in this Friday’s mini-Budget.” Ian Sandison discusses this warning and what it could mean for high street businesses in this week’s Opinion Piece.

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