About Us

From the Street Rangers to those who represent you on the Board, the Ipswich Central team is dedicated to enhancing, promoting and driving forward the town you are proud to be a part of.

As the management company which provides services within the defined geographical Business Improvement District Zone, Ipswich Central aims to help shape a strong and prosperous future for Ipswich town centre. It does this by delivering projects and services in key areas. The team always ensure that all projects are managed with the vision and values of the company in mind.

Businesses within the BID zone who have a rateable value of over £15,000 automatically become a member of the BID, benefit from its services and receive a vote when it comes to whether to renew the…

Formed in 2007, Ipswich Central is the Business Improvement District (BID) Company for Ipswich. A BID is a defined geographical area and within it, businesses opt (via a vote) to pay an additional amount to provide services in that area that they, as a group of businesses want to have. Ipswich Central’s third term lasts from 2017-2022 and revolves around the need to drive forward a strong Vision for Ipswich town centre, focusing on a Strong Foundation and a Stronger Future. A BID company has a maximum of five years before asking businesses if they want the BID to continue. In 2017, businesses voted with a firm yes for Ipswich Central to continue to act on their behalf until 2022. The result was announced by Ipswich Borough Council, who independently collated and verified the returned ballot papers. The turnout was high at 64%, [with 95% in favour by number and 95% in favour by rateable value]. In 2011, the BID company received the highest aggregate first ballot result in the UK. Ipswich Central recognises the need to drive forward a strong Vision for Ipswich town centre, focusing on a strong foundation and a stronger future.

Ipswich Central is a town centre BID that covers all sectors and is home to large employers such as Willis Towers Watson, AXA, ABP, Ipswich Borough Council and Suffolk County Council.The BID Zone for…

Tuesday 10th March 2020Ipswich Central Logo ProjectWe're looking for a Designer or Agency to create some potential concepts for a new logo for Ipswich Central. The Ipswich Central logo was originally…

Ipswich Central Street Rangers will be back in town from today (Monday 30thMarch). The town centre business community is our one and only priority in these challenging times. Our services are…

Ipswich Borough Council and Ipswich Central have jointly announced that retail, leisure and hospitality businesses will be given longer to pay their BID levy this year.Businesses in these categories…

Measures have been put in place by the Government to support businesses through the disruption caused by COVID-19. Here are the seven initiatives announced so far, many of which may help your…