Central District Alliance

At the heart, we are committed to fostering meaningful connections with businesses across Holborn, Bloomsbury, St Giles, Farringdon, and Clerkenwell. Through direct engagement, we ensure your needs are at the forefront of our plans for 2025–2030. Our approach includes: - Ongoing one-to-one meetings to understand business priorities - Supporting businesses with tailored insights and resources - Championing collaboration to amplify collective success Anjali Batra, our Business Engagement Manager, leads this vital work - building strong relationships with businesses of all sizes and helping us drive impactful initiatives that benefit the whole district. A 'YES' vote in February 2025 ensures we can continue connecting with you and advocating for the thriving, sustainable business community you deserve. Find out more: https://ow.ly/K8Bi50UaO6m

What a year it’s been! 🎉 We’re so thankful for all the amazing people who’ve made 2024 a success. Here’s to another fantastic year ahead in Hatton Garden! 🥂 Debbie Akehurst I Aaron Finn I Alexander Jan I Primera I Austin Casey I London Borough of Camden I Field and Lawn I Ruth Duston OBE, OC I THE CRAFTY HEN LIMITED I The Jewellery Collective I Orchid Cancer I Windowflowers Ltd I Charlotte Wiseman I Charlotte Wiseman Leadership and Wellbeing Consultants I David Harry

As we near the end of 2024, we’re reflecting on our achievements and success over the past year 🌟 A heartfelt thank you to everyone that has collaborated with us and supported our events and initiatives across Holborn, Bloomsbury, St Giles, Clerkenwell and Farringdon 🙌 We’re excited to continue this momentum into 2025! 🤩 Debbie Akehurst I Gordon Brockie I Marcos Gold I Lydia Clarkson I Anjali Batra I Wayne Lewis I Çağatay Yilmaz I Flora Cooper Maddocks I Suman Marygiri I Rachael Aldridge I Nicky Bond I Alexander Jan I Ruth Duston OBE, OC I Austin Casey I Primera I London Borough of Camden I Islington Council I Museum Of The Order Of St. John I Dave Hill I Dress for Success Greater London I The Boutique Workplace Company I Rosewood London I Field and Lawn I Capital City College I St Giles-in-the-Fields Church

As the festive break approaches, I’d like to celebrate the fantastic efforts of our BID teams and partners! London has truly been lit up this year, from dazzling Christmas lights and trees to festive workshops, craft markets, and meaningful support for our charity partners. On behalf of everyone from our teams, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and look forward to collaborating in the New Year! Primera Aldgate Connect BID Eastern City BID Cheapside Business Alliance Fleet Street Quarter Culture Mile BID Central District Alliance Harley Street Business Improvement District Hatton Garden Business Improvement District

Today at Parliament, the Digital Poverty Alliance launched its report, Rethinking Education with Generative AI. This timely publication explores how Generative AI can transform education, while addressing the challenges it presents for the 1 in 5 children in the UK living in digital poverty. Generative AI has the potential to personalise learning, improve outcomes, and support educators. Yet, without equitable access and thoughtful policy frameworks, these advancements risk widening existing gaps. The report outlines actionable steps for policymakers, educators, and industry leaders to ensure Generative AI is a tool for inclusion and empowerment, creating opportunities for every learner. Now is the time to act – to align innovation with equity and ensure that no child is excluded from the benefits of an AI-enabled education. Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/OSFTL. #EndDigitalPoverty

As the festive break approaches, I’d like to celebrate the fantastic efforts of our BID teams and partners! London has truly been lit up this year, from dazzling Christmas lights and trees to festive workshops, craft markets, and meaningful support for our charity partners. On behalf of everyone from our teams, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and look forward to collaborating in the New Year! Primera Aldgate Connect BID Eastern City BID Cheapside Business Alliance Fleet Street Quarter Culture Mile BID Central District Alliance Harley Street Business Improvement District Hatton Garden Business Improvement District

As reported in BE News, our latest report, 'Destination Holborn & Clerkenwell', highlights the incredible developments transforming the Central District Alliance area. From cutting-edge commercial spaces, to vibrant public realm improvements, the district is evolving into one of London's most dynamic hubs. The Elizabeth line has been a catalyst for this change, unlocking connectivity and spurring investment that drives growth across the region. Find out how these developments are redefining our area’s future: https://lnkd.in/eYNQhQKg Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/ebRjZEKw Together, we’re ensuring central London thrives as a destination for businesses, visitors, and residents alike. Marcos Gold, Debbie Akehurst, Alexander Jan, Susan Freeman 🎤🎧, Philip O’Ferrall, Ruth Duston OBE, OC, Primera

We believe in creating a district that is not only economically vibrant but also socially inclusive and environmentally responsible. Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives reflect our commitment to long-term growth that benefits everyone in Holborn, Bloomsbury, St Giles, Farringdon and Clerkenwell. For 2025–2030, our ESG plans include: - Working with our businesses, local, regional and national government and education providers to support the employment, training and upskilling needs of our local communities linking into Good Work Camden and Islington Working. - Delivering charitable funding initiatives that reflect the current socio-economic conditions of the five neighbourhoods and to support social inclusion - Supporting our member businesses with their ESG commitments, through corporate volunteering and delivering environmental sustainability initiatives and other opportunities that enhance local development and communities. Wayne Lewis champions our ESG initiatives, ensuring a focus on sustainability, equity and transparent governance that strengthens the fabric of our district. A 'YES' vote in February 2025 empowers us to continue building a resilient, inclusive and sustainable district for businesses, residents and visitors alike. Discover more about our plans here: https://ow.ly/K8Bi50UaO6m

Premier brought the festive spirit to London last week by producing the annual Central District Alliance Festive Fayre. This year, St Giles-in-the-Fields Church was transformed into a winter wonderland, featuring a variety of unique stalls, crafts, and activities for all ages. Click the link below to find out more about Premier Live, our in-house production company behind this and many more public events throughout the year. https://bit.ly/3VAfFZA #EventProduction #LondonEvents #FestiveFayre #ChristmasEvents #PublicRelations

As we look to the 2025–2030 term, your input has been instrumental in shaping our vision and priorities. Through consultation, we’ve worked closely with businesses, residents, and stakeholders to ensure our plans truly reflect the needs of Holborn, Bloomsbury, St Giles, Farringdon and Clerkenwell. Here’s how we’ve listened: - Pop-in events: Engaging directly with local businesses and residents - Digital outreach: Surveys and interactive feedback forms for accessible input - Perception analysis: Insights from across the community to guide our strategic focus These conversations have shaped projects across environmental services, community safety, placemaking, ESG, and more—ensuring our district continues to thrive. A 'YES' vote in February 2025 empowers us to act on this shared vision, driving real change and delivering lasting value for our communities. Find out more: https://ow.ly/K8Bi50UaO6m