Dive into the Scottish Towns Conference 2024, where experts explored sustainable regeneration, community-led projects, and innovative partnerships to tackle challenges like vacant properties and changing shopping habits. Discover how towns are embracing long-term strategies, inspired by global best practices, to create vibrant, resilient centres for future generations.

Celebrate 20 years of BIDs at the British BIDs Conference 2024. Learn how BIDs are transforming UK towns, investing £154 million annually, fostering social value, and advocating for better governance, electronic balloting, and stronger community partnerships to shape thriving high streets.

As we approach 10 years or working with UK place-makers and managers in 2025, we're excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for our customers. To celebrate our journey and the launch of our next-generation software platform, we've partnered with award-winning content studio EIGA Stories to offer you a chance to win a professional promotional video worth £4,500.

Stefan Gurney at the ATCM Cities Conference 2024 demonstrating how the Norwich BID brand is consistent across the BID initiatives, so it is clear who is behind its projects.

"Paperless Paradise" explores how digital solutions help reduce waste and promote sustainability. By transitioning from paper-based processes to digital loyalty schemes, trails, and communication, businesses can significantly cut down on paper consumption. With features like QR code rewards, digital trail maps, and efficient CRM systems, Vicinity offers eco-friendly alternatives that support local engagement while fostering a greener future.

At Vicinity, we strive to lead by example, making sustainable choices that benefit both our customers and the planet. Our journey is a work in progress, and we remain committed to continuous improvement. Here are some of the steps we are taking to make our practices, products and marketing more environmentally friendly.

ATCM Summer School Awards night featuring the fireside chat between Lisa Carlson of Canterbury BID and Dr Julie Grail of the BIDs Business

Vicinity becomes digital partner of Scotland’s Towns to help bring more digital solutions to Scottish towns and businesses

ATCM Place Management Conference 2024. Stuart Harris from Milligan speaks about the conversion of retail space to residential in town centres.

Part 1 of the ATCM Place Management Conference 2024.

A summary of thoughts and ideas from presentations and discussions at the 2023 British BIDs Conference.

Vicinity is formed from a merger between LoyalFree and Solomon.