Destination CQ Business Improvement District (BID) was established amongst the business community in Cathedral Quarter and Smithfield & Union in Oct 2016 with a focus on delivering specific improvements needed by local businesses and organisations throughout the area. The BID is a local, democratically established organisation, paid for through a levy which applies to all businesses with a ratable value above £14,999. The company is governed by a Board of Directors representing different local business sectors and supported by a range of working groups. BIDs invest in and deliver projects to improve the local trading environment, drive down business costs and raise the area’s profile. Our vision is to further develop the unique Cathedral Quarter area as a great destination for tourism, culture, creativity, innovation, and business.