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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
March 1, 2023

From King Street to Standing Tall, a memoir of Cambridge BID

Hannah Lee
March 1, 2023
From King Street to Standing Tall, a memoir of Cambridge BID

As he prepares to stand down as CEO of Cambridge BID, Ian Sandison discusses how he got into the role and what has been achieved over the last 15 years.

Hannah Lee
February 1, 2023

Cambridge BID to Seek New Chief Exec

Hannah Lee
February 1, 2023
Cambridge BID to Seek New Chief Exec

Cambridge Business Improvement District (BID) will be recruiting a new Chief Executive to lead the team who provide visitor welcome and business support services in the city.

Hannah Lee
January 23, 2023

Pay It Forward & Love Cambridge Gift Card

Hannah Lee
January 23, 2023
Pay It Forward & Love Cambridge Gift Card

Would your business like to support a great local cause? Cambridge BID has been collaborating with It Takes a City and the Pay it Forward Scheme.

Hannah Lee
December 21, 2022

Reconnecting Cambridge: creating a world-class experience for all who live, visit and work here

Hannah Lee
December 21, 2022
Reconnecting Cambridge: creating a world-class experience for all who live, visit and work here

In a vision piece written by Cambridge BID CEO Ian Sandison, he considers the post-pandemic future of the city.

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.

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