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Work starts on Armada Way regeneration scheme

Work starts on Armada Way regeneration scheme

And we are off! The long-awaited scheme to make Armada Way a greener, safer, more family-friendly city centre is now off the starting blocks. Council

NEW SOFT PLAY CENTRE TO OPEN IN DRAKE CIRCUS

NEW SOFT PLAY CENTRE TO OPEN IN DRAKE CIRCUS

A new children's soft play area is coming to Drake Circus which is sure to be a popular new attraction. Wild Things Play Project is

NEW LOOK FOR CITY CENTRE STREETS IS ALMOST COMPLETE

NEW LOOK FOR CITY CENTRE STREETS IS ALMOST COMPLETE

New seating and new litter and recycling bins have been installed in New George Street and Old Town Street and more of the fencing has

VOTE YES FOR A BETTER CITY CENTRE

VOTE YES FOR A BETTER CITY CENTRE

Voting details will soon be received by city centre business owners and managers on our proposals to continue to run the city centre Business Improvement

VOTE YES FOR A BETTER CITY CENTRE

VOTE YES FOR A BETTER CITY CENTRE

The Plymouth City Centre Company Business Improvement District (BID) will come to the end of its current term on the 31st of March 2025.This means

More events on the way as City Centre five-year business plan is launched

More events on the way as City Centre five-year business plan is launched

More events to attract thousands more residents and customers to the city centre are among proposals in our new five-year draft business plan. The plan

New rules for tables and chairs permits

New rules for tables and chairs permits

New rules and guidance have been published by Plymouth City Council for businesses wishing to have outdoor tables and chairs. The City Centre Company has

A NEW VISION FOR A BETTER CITY CENTRE

A NEW VISION FOR A BETTER CITY CENTRE

Our new vision for Plymouth City Centre is almost complete. We have been working with city centre businesses, partners and stakeholders on a new five-year

City Centre Protests – message to businesses from Plymouth City Council

City Centre Protests – message to businesses from Plymouth City Council

The city council is keen to hear from businesses that may have been affected by Monday night’s protests in the city centre. Please see the

City Centre Company Statement on Plymouth protests

City Centre Company Statement on Plymouth protests

The City Centre Company would like to thank Devon and Cornwall Police, Plymouth City Council and other agencies for all their work last night to

Step into the enchanting world of Dragons and Mythical Beasts at Plymouth’s West End Carnival

Step into the enchanting world of Dragons and Mythical Beasts at Plymouth’s West End Carnival

Roll up! Roll up! Get ready to be swept off your feet at this year’s West End Carnival in Plymouth, where magic and adventure await.

Huge boost for Plymouth businesses as visitors to City Centre surge by 20%

Huge boost for Plymouth businesses as visitors to City Centre surge by 20%

Thousands of shoppers are returning to Plymouth City Centre in a boost for businesses as latest figures show a 20 per cent surge in footfall

Get ready for Plymouth’s biggest ever Flavour Fest

Get ready for Plymouth’s biggest ever Flavour Fest

It’s nearly time for Plymouth’s food and drink extravaganza and as it’s our 20th anniversary, we thought we should make it extra special. So, we

Paint Jam brightens up the hoardings around The Civic

Paint Jam brightens up the hoardings around The Civic

Photos by: Joanna Petrie More than 30 artists from Plymouth’s Artists Together took part in a Paint Jam to brighten up the hoardings around The

New moves to tackle anti-social behaviour

New moves to tackle anti-social behaviour

We know that anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the city centre is one of the biggest concerns facing city centre businesses. This has become increasingly challenging

AMBITIOUS PLANS FOR ARMADA AWAY ARE FINALLY APPROVED

AMBITIOUS PLANS FOR ARMADA AWAY ARE FINALLY APPROVED

The new exciting design for Armada Way has been confirmed by Plymouth City Council following widespread consultation. The City Centre Company is delighted the council

Wonders of our oceans and Plymouth’s marine heritage will light up city centre this half-term

Wonders of our oceans and Plymouth’s marine heritage will light up city centre this half-term

Captivating light installations that show off the scale and wonder of the oceans while celebrating Plymouth’s intrinsic bond with our waters will appear in the

Plymouth has the strongest high street in the UK post-lockdown

Plymouth has the strongest high street in the UK post-lockdown

Plymouth has come out top in a national survey of UK high streets in terms of its recovery from the impact of COVID.By looking into

Crimestoppers Launch – City Centre

Crimestoppers Launch – City Centre

Increased crime in Plymouth City Centre is being tackled head-on by the Plymouth City Centre Company as business concerns grow about the impact on trade.

NEW PLANS REVEALED AND TIMETABLE SET OUT FOR ARMADA WAY

NEW PLANS REVEALED AND TIMETABLE SET OUT FOR ARMADA WAY

The new plans for Armada Way have been revealed by Plymouth City Council following the widespread consultation exercise at the end of last year. Ten

Free Yoga Sessions in Plymouth City Centre 2024

Free Yoga Sessions in Plymouth City Centre 2024

Enjoy a rejuvenating yoga session in the elegant and cosy upstairs space of The Treasury, hosted by Horizon Yoga and Plymouth City Centre Company. This

Plymouth’s Flavour Fest Celebrates 20 Years With Biggest Event Yet

Plymouth’s Flavour Fest Celebrates 20 Years With Biggest Event Yet

Plymouth’s food and drink extravaganza, Flavour Fest is set to celebrate 20 fabulous years with an even bigger and better offering. Already the South West’s

WILKO RE-OPENS IN PLYMOUTH CITY CENTRE WITH A NEW LOOK AND NEW OWNER

WILKO RE-OPENS IN PLYMOUTH CITY CENTRE WITH A NEW LOOK AND NEW OWNER

Wilko has re-opened in its old unit in the Armada Centre after a £2.25m refit by new owner – Chris Dawson’s The Range chain. The

CITY CENTRE COMPANY HAS ITS SAY ON ARMADA WAY PLANS

CITY CENTRE COMPANY HAS ITS SAY ON ARMADA WAY PLANS

The Plymouth City Centre Company has submitted its formal response to the council’s new plans for Armada Way. In its submission, the Company, which represents

REMINDER TO HAVE YOUR SAY ON ARMADA WAY

REMINDER TO HAVE YOUR SAY ON ARMADA WAY

With just a few days left of the consultation on the new plans for Armada Way, we would urge all city centre business owners, managers

An update from the project team – New George Street and Old Town Street.

An update from the project team – New George Street and Old Town Street.

City centre businesses, please read the latest project update on New George Street and Old Town Street below. City-centre-traders-newsletter-1123-finalDownload

Roarsome fun at the Plymouth City Centre’s Christmas Lights Switch-on!

Roarsome fun at the Plymouth City Centre’s Christmas Lights Switch-on!

Switching on the spectacular Plymouth City Centre Christmas Lights, on Thursday 16 November, is West End star Samuel Holmes; as he returns to his Plymouth

Park for a pound at Western Approach this Christmas

Park for a pound at Western Approach this Christmas

Late-night shoppers will be able to use Plymouth’s Western Approach car park for just £1 from 3pm in the run-up to Christmas. We have worked

Notice of Annual Meeting

Notice of Annual Meeting

NOTICE OF PLYMOUTH CITY CENTRE COMPANY LTD ANNUAL MEETING 12.30PM TO 1.30PM, November 30 at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth Members of the Plymouth City Centre

Armada Way Consultation Now Open

Armada Way Consultation Now Open

The new plans for Armada Way have been revealed and are as ambitious and bold as we could have hoped for. The City Centre Company

WELCOME TO SPINNERS – INTERACTIVE GAMES BAR IS THE LATEST OPENING AT THE BARCODE

WELCOME TO SPINNERS – INTERACTIVE GAMES BAR IS THE LATEST OPENING AT THE BARCODE

Plymouth’s newest venue, Spinners, will open its doors on Thursday 12th October, following a £1.2 million investment. The interactive games bar will offer fun, food and is

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE EXCITING NEW PLANS FOR ARMADA WAY

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE EXCITING NEW PLANS FOR ARMADA WAY

Exciting new proposals for Armada Way will be published next week and it’s important that all city centre businesses have their say. The City Centre

October Halloween Fun in Plymouth City Centre

October Halloween Fun in Plymouth City Centre

The Plymouth City Centre Company, in partnership with a host of local businesses, have organised a week of FREE fun activities for everyone to enjoy

<strong>UK Space Agency to bring its ‘Space for Everyone’ STEAM tour to Plymouth</strong>

UK Space Agency to bring its ‘Space for Everyone’ STEAM tour to Plymouth

The UK Space Agency is delighted to announce that it will be docking its 72 ft model rocket in The Piazza, Plymouth, from September 28th

Toby G MBE Invites You to ‘Come Dance With Me’ Every Saturday in October-1pm

Toby G MBE Invites You to ‘Come Dance With Me’ Every Saturday in October-1pm

The Plymouth City Centre Company has teamed up with Toby Gorniak this October to bring dance to the streets of the city centre. Expect a

Armada Way clear-up begins at last

Armada Way clear-up begins at last

Armada Way clean-up about to start Work is finally about to start on the clear-up of felled trees in Armada Way which will be good

New artwork to transform four of Plymouth’s busiest subways

New artwork to transform four of Plymouth’s busiest subways

A team of artists has been chosen to transform four of Plymouth’s busiest subways with artworks that reflect the city’s “humour, positivity and colour”. The

<strong>Christmas Market trader applications NOW OPEN!</strong>

Christmas Market trader applications NOW OPEN!

Applications for Plymouth Christmas Market 2023 are now open, please click on the button at the end to book your place. BID members get 25%

We’re getting ready for this year’s West End Carnival

We’re getting ready for this year’s West End Carnival

The Plymouth City Centre Company has been busy renewing our West End Plymouth branding signs in Market Avenue in time for this year’s carnival which

Free Commercial Property Consultations

Free Commercial Property Consultations

The Plymouth City Centre Company has teamed up with Nash & Co Solicitors to offer businesses in the city, a completely free commercial property consultation.

Invitation to the e-cargo bike workshop

Invitation to the e-cargo bike workshop

Researchers at the University of Plymouth are actively addressing the pressing challenges of first/last-mile logistics that impede cities’ path to net-zero goals; and inviting local

New Health Development Planned for West End

New Health Development Planned for West End

A community diagnostics centre is to be built in the West End of the city centre on the site of the planned health hub in

2023 West End Carnival Workshops

2023 West End Carnival Workshops

Time to sign up to be part of the West End Carnival Parade 2023 and to book your places on the Parade Craft & Prop

<strong>Flavour Fest is back with a new look, new traders and live music</strong>

Flavour Fest is back with a new look, new traders and live music

Flavour Fest, the south west’s largest free food and drink festival returns to The Piazza in Plymouth City Centre on May 26, 27 and 28.

Clean-up for Pearl Assurance House

Clean-up for Pearl Assurance House

One of the city centre’s most prominent buildings is next in line for a facelift. The landlords of Pearl Assurance House on the corner of

Civic Square upgrade is under way

Civic Square upgrade is under way

Work to reinvigorate one of the city’s most important public spaces, Civic Square, is underway. The project is part of Plymouth’s High Street Heritage Action

World famous American Fried Chicken Restaurant Popeyes® announces Plymouth launch

World famous American Fried Chicken Restaurant Popeyes® announces Plymouth launch

Popeyes®, the famous American fried chicken restaurant, is opening its doors in Plymouth. The new restaurant will officially open at 11am on Thursday 6th April

Connect Plymouth invites you to their launch

Connect Plymouth invites you to their launch

Connect Plymouth, the city's new sustainable transport initiative supported through the Transforming Cities Fund, is launching on 21st March 2023. You are very welcome to

Views on Armada Way design

Views on Armada Way design

A short engagement programme will start on Monday for people to give their views on the design for the Armada Way project before a final

Armada Way plans vital for city centre’s future

Armada Way plans vital for city centre’s future

The chairman of the Plymouth City Centre Company has written to every city councillor urging them to support the £12.7m regeneration of Armada Way. Nigel

January Marketing Campaign Opportunities with Destination Plymouth

January Marketing Campaign Opportunities with Destination Plymouth

One of the City Centre BID Member Benefits is your membership with Destination Plymouth. Please see below the current marketing opportunities. From Destination Plymouth: Our

Retail and High Street Task Force expert Graham Soult has written to Plymouth City Council in support of its ambitious programme of improvements for the city centre.

Retail and High Street Task Force expert Graham Soult has written to Plymouth City Council in support of its ambitious programme of improvements for the city centre.

Graham Soult is a retail consultant, providing support to businesses and high streets across the UK and is also a member of the government’s High

City Centre Company urges council to press ahead with Armada Way plans.

City Centre Company urges council to press ahead with Armada Way plans.

The City Centre Company has sent a letter of support signed by all its directors to the leader and chief executive of Plymouth City Council

Plymouth Puts Sparkle into the Holiday Season

Plymouth Puts Sparkle into the Holiday Season

Plymouth is preparing to put the sparkle into the Holiday Season with a spectacular programme of Christmas treats for all the family. Kicking off the

Why the regeneration of Armada Way is so important for the future of Plymouth City Centre

Why the regeneration of Armada Way is so important for the future of Plymouth City Centre

An open letter from our chair, Nigel Godefroy I write as Chair of the Plymouth City Centre Business Improvement District which represents morethan 500 businesses

Notice of Annual Meeting

Notice of Annual Meeting

The Plymouth City Centre Company will be holding its annual meeting at mid-day on November 23 in the Pennon Room at the Theatre Royal Plymouth.

Update on the Business SOS Campaign

Update on the Business SOS Campaign

The Plymouth City Centre Company, along with 150 other Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and other business support organisations, urged the government ahead of the mini-budget

More Dates for the Green Edge Training

More Dates for the Green Edge Training

Green Edge training gives businesses the tools to reflect on their business's current green credentials through a variety of activities with a trained sustainability professional

Boom Battle Bar is latest opening at The Barcode

Boom Battle Bar is latest opening at The Barcode

We are delighted to welcome Boom Battle Bar as the latest new leisure offer to open at The Barcode. Boom Battle Bar is a new

New Investment Zone plans for City Centre

New Investment Zone plans for City Centre

The city centre could be made an investment zone by the government, unlocking millions of pounds of investment for much-needed housing and business growth. Plymouth

£12.7m plans unveiled for urban park in Armada Way

£12.7m plans unveiled for urban park in Armada Way

More details have been revealed for a complete revamp of Armada Way from North Cross to the Piazza in Plymouth City Centre. Work is due

We’re supporting the #BusinessSOS campaign

We’re supporting the #BusinessSOS campaign

An urgent campaign has been launched by business groups to save thousands of businesses from collapse in the wake of rising energy prices and soaring

New-look Armada Way moves a step closer

New-look Armada Way moves a step closer

Long awaited plans to transform Plymouth City Centre by reimagining the whole of Armada Way as a beautiful and contemporary tree-lined boulevard has moved a

Get involved in the West End Carnival – Saturday 27 August

Get involved in the West End Carnival – Saturday 27 August

The West End Carnival returns to the streets around Plymouth Market on Saturday 27 August, offering a jam-packed day of free family activities. Here are

Women’s Euro 22 Final

Women’s Euro 22 Final

The Women’s Euro 22 Final on Sunday will not be shown on the big screen on The Piazza. We know this has attracted some negative

Zedify Plymouth launch in Old Town Street

Zedify Plymouth launch in Old Town Street

Having serviced the city since March 2021, we are delighted that Zedify has been able to officially launch in Plymouth this week. Zedify Plymouth is

Carnival fun returning to city centre this summer

Carnival fun returning to city centre this summer

Plymouth’s West End is ready to set sail on the crest of a wave of fun with its annual Carnival on Saturday 27 August. ‘The

New George Street and Old Town Street Improvement Works

New George Street and Old Town Street Improvement Works

Work is due to restart in the next few weeks on the next phase of the £7m improvement works to New George Street and Old

Plymouth Pram Experts! – It’s Business as Usual!

Plymouth Pram Experts! – It’s Business as Usual!

There aren’t many places where newly expectant mums and dads can come and see prams, travel systems and baby paraphernalia.One such showroom is Stroll-On Baby,

West End Carnival returns this summer.

West End Carnival returns this summer.

The West End Carnival returns to the streets around Plymouth Market on Saturday 27 August, offering a jam-packed day of free family activities. Organised by

Save money with Ocean Pay utility switching.

Save money with Ocean Pay utility switching.

Ocean Pay is an independent energy broker based in Cornwall Street, West End Plymouth. They search energy companies & 150 tariffs to find the best

Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay

Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Plymouth during its final journey through England this summer, in the run-up to the Commonwealth Games. Come

Businesses urged to apply for £1,000 grants

Businesses urged to apply for £1,000 grants

Grants are on offer to help small or medium-sized enterprises in Devon access valuable consultancy support and business owners are encouraged to apply soon, before

Plymouth Bike Day on the Piazza – Saturday 23rd July 2022

Plymouth Bike Day on the Piazza – Saturday 23rd July 2022

As part of 2022 “Plymouth Summer of Fun” events the Plymouth Motorcycle Club are proud to announce that with support from Plymouth City Centre Company

Walk this way to city centre for drama, selfies, top tunes and long-lost portraits

Walk this way to city centre for drama, selfies, top tunes and long-lost portraits

Tales of courage, fabulous selfie walls and lost art are helping to bring Plymouth’s history and the city centre to life this month. A series

MICHAEL SPIERS OPENS NEW LUXURY CITY CENTRE SHOWROOM

MICHAEL SPIERS OPENS NEW LUXURY CITY CENTRE SHOWROOM

Luxury jeweller and watch retailer, Michael Spiers, has opened its new showroom at No.2 Cornwall Street. Situated at the top of the city centre, near

Days to go until Flavour Fest opening

Days to go until Flavour Fest opening

Flavour Fest, the south west’s largest food and drink festival returns to the city centre Piazza from Friday 27 May to Sunday 29 May 2022.

Free outdoor storytelling performances in Plymouth City Centre

Free outdoor storytelling performances in Plymouth City Centre

Tuesday 21 - Friday 24 June 2022 12pm, 1pm, 2pm (aimed at adults)3.40pm & 4.20pm (after school entertainment for families) Locations Tuesday 21st June -

Four weeks to go until Flavour Fest

Four weeks to go until Flavour Fest

The largest food and drink festival in the South West, Flavour Fest, will return to Plymouth city centre from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 May

New merchant service specialist opens in the West End

New merchant service specialist opens in the West End

Ocean Pay, a Plymouth-based merchant service specialist, has recently opened at 111 Cornwall Street close to the entrance to Plymouth Market. The new premises is

More colour on the way for the West End Plymouth

More colour on the way for the West End Plymouth

Plans to brighten up the West End of Plymouth city centre have taken another step forward with a community planting event in Frankfort Gate. Volunteers

City Centre, West End – Spring Time Egg Hunt

City Centre, West End – Spring Time Egg Hunt

We are excited to announce a new event for the West End Plymouth – our Spring Time Egg Hunt. Working with the Barbican Theatre and

Smarta Reductions to offer ways to save money on utility bills

Smarta Reductions to offer ways to save money on utility bills

We've teamed up with Joedy from Smarta Reductions to offer ways for BID members to save money on their utility bills via Smarta Reductions. This

Next phase of city centre redevelopment to start from 4th April 2022

Next phase of city centre redevelopment to start from 4th April 2022

No to traffic but yes please to shoppers – that’s the message from city centre traders as the second phase of the Old Town Street

Busking for Ukraine

Busking for Ukraine

Saturday 19th March 10am-5pm Busking for Ukraine is a live music event with an ambition to bring Plymouth together in solidarity with the people of

Fiver Fest is back with tempting £5 offers across Plymouth

Fiver Fest is back with tempting £5 offers across Plymouth

Plymouth shoppers and visitors are in for a treat as the Totally Locally Fiver Fest comes to the city centre from tomorrow (March 12) and

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Promotion Offer

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Promotion Offer

If you are putting on anything special for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee taking place on the special extended bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2 to

College students getting involved in city food festival

College students getting involved in city food festival

Students at City College Plymouth will be getting valuable hands-on experience at this year’s Flavour Fest, as the College signs up to be an official

Makeover for Colin Campbell House

Makeover for Colin Campbell House

The Plymouth City Centre Company has welcomed news of renovation plans for the only surviving Art Deco building in the city centre. Colin Campbell House,

Fiver Fest is back!

Fiver Fest is back!

Our next Fiver Fest will take place from 12 to 26 March 2022. It’s a chance for independent businesses to use their collective power to

February Half Term Activities

February Half Term Activities

Coming up this Half Term there's plenty of fun entertainment to be had throughout the week here in the City Centre!

Sustainable Tourism Conference – Plymouth 2022

Sustainable Tourism Conference – Plymouth 2022

Tourism, leisure, cultural and hospitality businesses in Plymouth are being given the opportunity to showcase their sustainability credentials and environmental commitment through a new partnership

Additional Restrictions Grant available for Plymouth businesses

Additional Restrictions Grant available for Plymouth businesses

Plymouth businesses that have been affected by the Omicron variant will soon be able to apply for grant funding. The next round of Additional Restrictions

Advertising and Sponsorship opportunities on Plymouth Armed Forces Day

Advertising and Sponsorship opportunities on Plymouth Armed Forces Day

Plymouth Armed Forces Day | Saturday 25 June 2022Plymouth’s exciting Armed Forces Day will be returning to Plymouth Hoe, on Saturday 25 June. Each year Plymouth

Flavour Fest – Stand Booking

Flavour Fest – Stand Booking

Dear City Centre BID member, After a long 2-year break due to COVID restrictions, we are so excited to inform you that our Flavour Fest event

Omicron Hospitality and Leisure grant available for Plymouth businesses

Omicron Hospitality and Leisure grant available for Plymouth businesses

Plymouth hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses that have been impacted by Covid-19 will now be able to apply for financial support through Plymouth City Council.

Epic event line-up to enjoy in Plymouth this year

Epic event line-up to enjoy in Plymouth this year

From pirates to pyrotechnics, live music to military moments and food festivals to family fun, Plymouth’s 2022 calendar is jam-packed with unmissable events. The plan

Welcome to Plymouth City Centre – We Have It All

Welcome to Plymouth City Centre – We Have It All

We would like to wish all our businesses a Happy New Year. The last two years have been tough for everyone and just as it

This year’s West End Carnival taking place on Saturday August 27th 2022

This year’s West End Carnival taking place on Saturday August 27th 2022

With the Christmas break now over, and winter well and truly here we thought we would cheer you up with a little flashback video of

Omicron Hospitality and Leisure business grant – Update

Omicron Hospitality and Leisure business grant – Update

Plymouth City Council have now received guidance from Government about the one-off business grant for Hospitality and Leisure businesses impacted by the Omicron variant. They

£1 billion in support for businesses most impacted by Omicron across the UK

£1 billion in support for businesses most impacted by Omicron across the UK

Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for one-off grants of up to £6,000 per premises, plus more than £100

We are joining in the call for urgent financial assistance for the UK’s hospitality sector following announcement of further COVID restrictions

We are joining in the call for urgent financial assistance for the UK’s hospitality sector following announcement of further COVID restrictions

£4BN LOSS PREDICTED FOR HOSPITALITY SECTOR The Plymouth City Centre Company has joined in the call for urgent financial assistance for the UK’s hospitality sector

Updated COVID Guidance – December 2021

Updated COVID Guidance – December 2021

The Government has published guidance for venues and events with mandatory Covid checks from Wednesday 15th December 2021. Here are some of the main point

Face coverings become mandatory in shops and on public transport.

Face coverings become mandatory in shops and on public transport.

Temporary and precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant in the UK will come into force on Tuesday, the government

Work starts to bring new look to New George Street

Work starts to bring new look to New George Street

Work is starting this week to refresh and revive Old Town Street and New George Street as part of a multi-million pound investment by the

Plymouth City Centre Company Business Breakfast Networking Event

Plymouth City Centre Company Business Breakfast Networking Event

Dear City Centre BID member, Join us for a Business Breakfast Networking Event on Tuesday 2nd November, 8am at Oggy Oggy Armada Way (upstairs function

New lighting display to attract more city centre visitors this Christmas

New lighting display to attract more city centre visitors this Christmas

Plymouth’s city centre will sparkle extra brightly this festive season with a new and spectacular display of Christmas lights, specially themed to reflect the city’s

Street Factory’s Roots Up! Hip Hop festival part of Plymouth’s festive line-up

The sensational Roots Up! Hip Hop festival will now take place at 6pm on Friday 19 November in Plymouth city centre, the day after the

New Living and Working in Plymouth brochure

New Living and Working in Plymouth brochure

A new Living and Working in Plymouth brochure has just been launched. It provides a great overview of Plymouth as a place to live, work

FIVER FEST IS BACK

FIVER FEST IS BACK

Independent stores across Plymouth are joining in our two-week Shop Local campaign from October 9 to October 23 Plymouth is joining more than 100 Independent

Latest plans for West End Health and Wellbeing Centre unveiled

Latest plans for West End Health and Wellbeing Centre unveiled

The latest plans for the proposed West End Health and Wellbeing Centre in Plymouth have been unveiled – and local people are being invited to

Annual BID Meeting

Annual BID Meeting

The annual meeting of the Plymouth City Centre Company will take place at 11.30am at The Box on Wednesday November 10. The meeting, which is

Fiver Fest Is Back

Fiver Fest Is Back

Totally Locally’s Fiver Fest returns to Plymouth. The campaign encourages shopping with local independent businesses and will run from 9 to 23 October 2021. We

Defibrillator Training Course

Defibrillator Training Course

We are working in partnership with Plymouth City Council who would like to offer you and all staff a free training course in how best

Family fun to enjoy at Plymouth’s West End Carnival

Family fun to enjoy at Plymouth’s West End Carnival

The West End Carnival returns to Plymouth city centre on Saturday 28 August, offering a jam-packed day of exciting entertainment and free activities. Organised by

The Hatchling is coming to Plymouth – all you need to know.

The Hatchling is coming to Plymouth – all you need to know.

A mysterious and beautiful creature of mythological proportions will soon be arriving in Plymouth. You’ll be able to meet this unusual visitor on Saturday 28

Opportunity to promote your city centre restaurant for global Conference

Opportunity to promote your city centre restaurant for global Conference

City centre restaurant owners! Make the most of your BID member benefits, this is a great promotional opportunity from Destination Plymouth. Around 250 guests from

The West End Carnival is back!

The West End Carnival is back!

The West End Carnival is back this year and will be bigger and better than ever. Last year’s event had to be cancelled due to

PETROL HEADZ ON THE PIAZZA

PETROL HEADZ ON THE PIAZZA

We have teamed up with the Barbican Theatre, Plymouth, to bring an extraordinary show to The Piazza this coming Saturday (July 24). Petrol Headz will

Final reminder for Restart Grants

Final reminder for Restart Grants

Applications for Restart Grants close on 30 June and around 20% of eligible Plymouth businesses haven’t applied yet. The one-off grants of up to £18,000

HEALTH HUB PLANS WILL CREATE JOBS AND BOOST CITY CENTRE ECONOMY

HEALTH HUB PLANS WILL CREATE JOBS AND BOOST CITY CENTRE ECONOMY

Plans are being drawn up for a proposed Health and Wellbeing Centre in Plymouth’s West End which could be a huge boost for local businesses.

Fiver Fest Posters

Fiver Fest Posters

It's not too late for businesses to join in with Fiver Fest activities. If you run an independent business in the city centre, you can

City Centre looks blooming lovely for summer

City Centre looks blooming lovely for summer

Giant flowers have been installed in the city centre for the summer to welcome shoppers to the high street. The flowers, which have been installed

The IGNITE Festival of Creativity showcases student art from campus to community

The IGNITE Festival of Creativity showcases student art from campus to community

Creative arts students are poised to transform the City of Plymouth into a living gallery this summer in a ground-breaking project combining exhibitions with employability

Fiver Fest is back!

Fiver Fest is back!

We are looking for independent businesses across Plymouth to join in with the Totally Locally FIVER FEST from 12th - 26th June. This is a

The Moor Otters Arts Trail bringing family fun to Plymouth City Centre this summer

The Moor Otters Arts Trail bringing family fun to Plymouth City Centre this summer

The Moor Otters Arts Trail is coming to Dartmoor, Plymouth from 28th May 2021. 81 stunning sculptures of otters with cubs - all designed and

The Virtual Plymouth Respect Festival 2021

The Virtual Plymouth Respect Festival 2021

PRESS RELEASE - Amended 5th May 2021Plymouth & Devon Racial Equality Council are excited to announce that, in line withGovernment guidelines and restrictions, they will

Get The Most Out Of Re-Opening

Get The Most Out Of Re-Opening

It's great that so many more of our City Centre businesses are re-opening again after a long-awaited time. Your BID wants to help you get

Re-Opening On May 17th

Re-Opening On May 17th

We are delighted our restaurants, bars and cafes will finally be allowed to fully reopen from May 17. Along with other industry organisations we had

Update on business grants

Update on business grants

New discretionary funding available to support Plymouth businesses Plymouth City Council has a further £800,000 of Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) funding to distribute in grants

SailGP, a thrilling event for Plymouth

SailGP, a thrilling event for Plymouth

The preparations are well under way to welcome SailGP Season 2 to Plymouth this July; forming part of the global league’s schedule for 2021. It’s

Customer Notice Posters

Customer Notice Posters

Plymouth city centre shops and hospitality venues, download your self-print posters to help get the messages out about the importance of keeping yourself and Plymouth

Launch of Recovery Loan Scheme

Launch of Recovery Loan Scheme

A new government-backed loan scheme has launched, to provide additional finance to those businesses that need it. Businesses ranging from coffee shops and restaurants to

Applications for new Restart Grants now open

Applications for new Restart Grants now open

Plymouth businesses are able to apply for the new Restart Grants now. The Restart Grant scheme is designed to help rate-paying non-essential retail, hospitality, accommodation,

Keep in touch

It is vitally important in these changing times to keep up to date with what’s going on in the city centre and the work we

Clarity for accommodation and other businesses for step 2 of the roadmap.

Clarity for accommodation and other businesses for step 2 of the roadmap.

We wanted to share the latest updates and announcements with you including some clarity around reopening ahead of step 2 of the roadmap, the publication

Final Call for Business Grants

Final Call for Business Grants

Dear Business Owners! We believe there are still a number of businesses in Plymouth who are eligible for Covid support grants, there is funding remaining

New at the Box for 2021

New at the Box for 2021

The Box have announced its new 2021 programme for public re-opening on Tuesday 18th May 2021. The Box first opened its doors to visitors at

Frankfort Gate looking fab for reopening

Frankfort Gate looking fab for reopening

Frankfort Gate is looking a lot brighter and better these days!We’ve brought colour and light to the West End and we’re now putting the finishing

Outdoor seating fees waived to help businesses bounce back

Outdoor seating fees waived to help businesses bounce back

Cafes, restaurants and pubs across the city will be able put seats and tables outside for free as part of a move to help business

Update about Flavour Fest 2021

Update about Flavour Fest 2021

One of the South West’s biggest food and drink festivals has been cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions. Flavour Fest, Plymouth’s flagship three-day food and drink

New life for Guildhall on the cards

New life for Guildhall on the cards

Queen, Status Quo, the blessed Bowie and the best band ever - yes, that’s right, the Bay City Rollers - those are just some of

Budget Highlights

Budget Highlights

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined his plans to help businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the headlines for retail and hospitality: Non-essential retailers

The Hatchling – World’s first flying puppet to take to the streets and skies of Plymouth

The Hatchling – World’s first flying puppet to take to the streets and skies of Plymouth

This August, theatremakers Trigger will stage The Hatchling, an extraordinary outdoor performance bringing a universal myth to life. A giant puppet in the form of

The Plymouth Supplier Directory opens for business

The Plymouth Supplier Directory opens for business

Plymouth City Council is launching a one stop online shop to encourage local businesses to find local suppliers and to help keep the pounds in

‘GeddonPlymouth’ discount codes

‘GeddonPlymouth’ discount codes

The #GeddonPlymouth shop local campaign is growing! And we’re looking for more city centre businesses to “geddon” board. The campaign was launched in 2020 to

The Moor Otters Arts Trail branching out to Plymouth City Centre in May 2021

The Moor Otters Arts Trail branching out to Plymouth City Centre in May 2021

The Moor Otters Arts Trail will be coming to Dartmoor, Plymouth and nearby locations from 28th May 2021 81 stunning sculptures of otters with cubs

SUPPORT THE SHOPKEEPERS’ CAMPAIGN FOR ACTION ON BUSINESS RATES

SUPPORT THE SHOPKEEPERS’ CAMPAIGN FOR ACTION ON BUSINESS RATES

We are joining other business organisations to call on the government to urgently announce more long-term support to help our high streets recover from the

City Centre Company calls for urgent action to save businesses

City Centre Company calls for urgent action to save businesses

The Plymouth City Centre Company has joined forces with a national campaign to call on the government for urgent action to save retail, leisure and

BID chairman calls for urgent action on business rates relief

BID chairman calls for urgent action on business rates relief

The chairman of the Plymouth City Centre Company, Nigel Godefroy, has called for an urgent announcement on the extension of business rates relief and other

An update on Tier 3 and Lockdown Business Grants from Plymouth City Council

An update on Tier 3 and Lockdown Business Grants from Plymouth City Council

Plymouth City Council has been given a further £20.3 million to distribute in grants to support businesses during the third national lockdown. They are working

Vital support for Plymouth pubs and further help for hospitality businesses

Vital support for Plymouth pubs and further help for hospitality businesses

Pubs across Plymouth forced to close due to the ongoing Tier 2 restrictions will receive additional funding before the end of 2020. Plymouth City Council

New hotel opens in Plymouth City Centre

New hotel opens in Plymouth City Centre

A 94-room hotel has just opened in Plymouth City Centre which will be a huge boost for neighbouring businesses and the city’s visitor economy. The

Advice for hospitality businesses

Advice for hospitality businesses

What to do if you have a COVID case in your pub, café, restaurant or takeway? Download this simple action card. Click on the image

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

The city centre is looking festive, the Christmas food huts are open and our shops and restaurants are ready to welcome you back safely. We

Christmas Window Competition

Christmas Window Competition

We are inviting Plymouth City Centre BID member stores to create a festive window display for the chance to win a cash prize while brightening

Notice of Annual Meeting

Notice of Annual Meeting

This meeting, which is for BID members only, will now take place via Microsoft Teams due to COVID restrictions If you would like to attend,

Enjoy the sparkling streets of Plymouth city centre this Christmas

Enjoy the sparkling streets of Plymouth city centre this Christmas

This evening, the Christmas lights in Plymouth city centre and Drake Circus will be switched on, illuminating the streets and bringing some much-needed festive cheer

Virtual Santa Fun Run

Virtual Santa Fun Run

Regrettably, this year's Plymouth Santa Fun Run could not be run safely with Covid measures in place, but instead they will be running the Plymouth Virtual Santa

Business grant applications

Business grant applications

If your City Centre business has been legally required to close due to the current national restrictions and you pay business rates, you will now

News on Plymouth Market, public toilets and Central Library.

News on Plymouth Market, public toilets and Central Library.

Stalls selling essential goods in Plymouth Market will remain open as normal throughout the Lockdown 2. This includes: Market PlaiceMarket DeliShellfish DeliJoe Browns Fruit &

We need to act now to avoid Tier 2 restrictions

We need to act now to avoid Tier 2 restrictions

The rate of COVID-19 cases has now exceeded 130 cases per 100,000 and the numbers are still increasing. The city is on the cusp of

Halloween Trail in the City Centre

Halloween Trail in the City Centre

Plymouth City Centre's spooktastic Halloween Trail is running until Sunday 1st November. Great way for families to enjoy this half term safely and perhaps do

Plymouth independents are joining in with Totally Locally FIVER FEST this October.

Plymouth independents are joining in with Totally Locally FIVER FEST this October.

To show the importance of supporting our high streets, Plymouth is joining with more than 100 Independent High Streets across the UK, to put on

Posters for Shops and Hospitality venues.

Posters for Shops and Hospitality venues.

City Centre BID members, Plymouth City Council’s Licensing and Graphics teams and have created posters for Shops and Hospitality outlets to help get the messages

Sign up to Fiver Fest to boost your independent business

Sign up to Fiver Fest to boost your independent business

Fiver Fest will be back in October with another chance for independent businesses to provide a very simple offer and attract new customers. It’s a

How the opening of The Box can be a big boost for your business

How the opening of The Box can be a big boost for your business

The build up to the opening of The Box is in the home straight with ticket bookings due to go live at 10am this Thursday

Geddon Plymouth

Geddon Plymouth

We have launched a major campaign to support businesses in the city centre and to encourage people to shop locally. The campaign, in partnership with

Western Approach bridge approaching demolition date

Western Approach bridge approaching demolition date

Plans to demolish the dated Western Approach footbridge are moving a step closer. Work is expected to start in the next few weeks and the

Out with Old Town Street to get ready for the new

Out with Old Town Street to get ready for the new

Work has started on a key Resurgam project that will transform the upper end of the city centre and create a series of green and

Skaters and artists join forces to create inspiring artwork at the Civic Centre

Skaters and artists join forces to create inspiring artwork at the Civic Centre

A spectacular mural by skaters and artists will transform the hoardings around Plymouth’s Civic Centre this week. From Wednesday, designs created by local artists LoCi

West End Fun Day is coming to Plymouth City Centre

West End Fun Day is coming to Plymouth City Centre

Plymouth City Centre Company is bringing family fun and entertainment to the streets of West End on Saturday 29th August, 10am till 3pm. Making the

City Centre businesses joining our Pub on the Piazza

City Centre businesses joining our Pub on the Piazza

Two of the popular Plymouth Market stalls have taken up the offer of a free trading pitch for a week and will be joining our

Take Part in the 2020 Plymouth Workplace Walking Challenge Steptember

Take Part in the 2020 Plymouth Workplace Walking Challenge Steptember

The Steptember challenge is nearly upon us and Wellbeing at Work wanted to let you know about how you can get ready to compete against

Eat Out to Help Out Scheme update – claims service open

Eat Out to Help Out Scheme update – claims service open

The claims service for restaurants taking part in the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme is open. Outlets can now claim reimbursements from the Government

BID levy payments

BID levy payments

Chris Turner, the chief executive of British BIDs, has written to a number of national businesses in response to recent correspondence to reduce BID levy

Frankfort Gate to get flowered up with funky new look

Frankfort Gate to get flowered up with funky new look

Plymouth’s West End is getting a splash of colour and is set to become a place to stay and play as part of a package

Pub on the Piazza

Pub on the Piazza

A pop-up pub has opened on The Piazza in Plymouth as part of plans to give the city centre a continental feel with more outdoor

Competition with Turtle Bay Plymouth

Competition with Turtle Bay Plymouth

Turtle Bay Plymouth are celebrating their reopening and are giving you a chance to treat yourself and your work mates to a delicious lunch or

EAT OUT TO HELP OUT

EAT OUT TO HELP OUT

The chancellor’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme is a great opportunity for cafes and restaurants in Plymouth City Centre to boost their summer trade.

Making Plymouth City Centre safe & playful, while supporting the NHS

Making Plymouth City Centre safe & playful, while supporting the NHS

A family fun ‘Safari’, a high street story-trail, is coming to Plymouth city centre to help spread joy, support the NHS and give families a

Hospitality sector getting ready to reopen from July 4

Hospitality sector getting ready to reopen from July 4

Cafes, bars, restaurants and hairdressers are among businesses in Plymouth City Centre getting ready to reopen from July 4 with a new 1 metre plus

Outdoor cafés plan is huge boost for city centre revival

Outdoor cafés plan is huge boost for city centre revival

A new-style outdoor drinking and dining policy has been unveiled to give a much needed boost to Plymouth’s hospitality industry and help revive the city’s

Cash boost to celebrate and conserve postwar architecture

Cash boost to celebrate and conserve postwar architecture

Plans to protect and celebrate Plymouth’s amazing post-war architecture have been given a huge boost thanks to a grant of almost £2 million from Historic

Get recycling as you get out and about

Get recycling as you get out and about

People will be able to recycle more while they are out and about, thanks to new recycling bins being installed across the City Centre, Barbican

WELCOME BACK

We are looking forward to welcoming back shoppers, visitors and workers to the city centre from Monday June 15. Safety of our customers and workers

Customer queue management

Customer queue management

Plymouth business owners, please follow the guidance below wherever possible: All businesses should take responsibility for outdoor queuingDo not allow your queue to encroach on

What to expect travelling in and around Plymouth

What to expect travelling in and around Plymouth

People who travel in and out of the city centre will notice a few key changes as public transport services continue to adapt to measures

Future High Street Fund plan unveiled

Future High Street Fund plan unveiled

Two of the city’s most important buildings could play starring roles in a radical plan to get more feet on the ground, more exciting and

Ready to welcome shoppers back.

Ready to welcome shoppers back.

A package of measures designed to help businesses to re-open and to gently encourage customers back into Plymouth’s city centre and the Barbican is being

New business grant announced for small businesses impacted by COVID-19

New business grant announced for small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Small businesses in Plymouth can apply for a new Government Discretionary Grant from Monday 1 June. The scheme, administered by Plymouth City Council, will help

HOW TO REOPEN YOUR BUSINESS SAFELY

HOW TO REOPEN YOUR BUSINESS SAFELY

All non-essential retailers will be able to reopen from June 15, following new guidelines announced by the government. Our number one priority is the safety

Shoppers begin to return to city centre.

Shoppers begin to return to city centre.

Shoppers and visitors are returning to Plymouth City Centre following the easing of lockdown restrictions. The Plymouth City Centre Company is working closely with Plymouth

Are you ready to re-open your business?

Are you ready to re-open your business?

Now is the time to make sure your business is ready to re-open safely, following the government’s announcement that a phased re-opening of shops may

Shop4Plymouth new online marketplace launched to support local retail businesses

Shop4Plymouth new online marketplace launched to support local retail businesses

Shop local, support independent retailers and buy everything you need – from food and drink to gifts from the safety of your home. A new

Business Survey

Business Survey

Researchers from the Institute of Place Management are conducting a survey relating to the impact of current events on your business. The purpose of this

City organisations call to plug the gap for support for small business

City organisations call to plug the gap for support for small business

Plymouth’s leading business support organisations are joining forces with the Council to campaign for small businesses that have missed out on vital Government support. A

Small Business Grants are Being Paid Out Now

Small Business Grants are Being Paid Out Now

Make sure you are signed up. Small business support grants are now being paid to hundreds of businesses across Plymouth. Your city centre Business Improvement District

Self-employment Income Support Scheme

Self-employment Income Support Scheme

The Government has today announced a new Self-employment Income Support Scheme, which will provide self-employed people facing financial difficulties with 80% of their average monthly income,

How to get your COVID-19 business grants

How to get your COVID-19 business grants

Businesses in Plymouth can now apply for financial support to help get them through the current uncertainties created by the Covid-19 pandemic. Plymouth City Council

Message from our chief executive

Message from our chief executive

Dear all, Our main concern at this really difficult time is for your health and wellbeing and for your employees, colleagues and families. But we

COVID-19 Business Assistance

COVID-19 Business Assistance

Dear all, These are unprecedented times for everyone and I am certain that you will now be in deep continuity and business resilience mode. We

Special Edition City Centre Directory

Special Edition City Centre Directory

Plymouth City Centre is open for business - in a slightly adjusted format. Please click on the image below to see our growing directory of

Statement about major events in Plymouth

Statement about major events in Plymouth

In light of the most recent government guidance about mass gatherings due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), Plymouth City Council, Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, Plymouth City Centre Company,

Cash help for your business

Cash help for your business

The City Centre BID is delighted the government has stepped in with a £330bn package of measures to help businesses through the coronavirus pandemic. With

March Soundbite – SPECIAL EDITION

March Soundbite – SPECIAL EDITION

WE’RE HERE TO HELP Efforts to slow down the spread of coronavirus will have a devastating impact on our city centre economy. Businesses already suffering

Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for businesses.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for businesses.

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing concern for businesses across the country, the government advice is to be prepared and to prevent the spread of

Businesses vote yes for Plymouth City Centre BID

Businesses vote yes for Plymouth City Centre BID

Businesses have voted overwhelmingly for the Plymouth City Centre Business Improvement District (BID) to carry on its work for another five years. The City Centre

Join in with the Totally Locally Fiver Fest 15 – 29 February

Join in with the Totally Locally Fiver Fest 15 – 29 February

The Totally Locally Fiver Fest is a big celebration of Britain’s fantastic small businesses and shops, many run by families or individuals, but ALL contributing

Magic Moments at Moments Cafe in the West End.

Magic Moments at Moments Cafe in the West End.

Make your Valentine's Day with Moments Cafe in New George Street. The West End Cafe is selling special 'Magic Moments' Valentine's Cupcakes which you can

Amazing £5 deals will show off Plymouth’s West End like never before

Amazing £5 deals will show off Plymouth’s West End like never before

Shoppers are being offered exclusive £5 deals at some of Plymouth’s most popular businesses as part of the innovative Fiver Fest in the West End

Free Mayflower Themed Craft Workshops in Plymouth City Centre

Free Mayflower Themed Craft Workshops in Plymouth City Centre

The Plymouth City Centre Company have teamed up with The Creation Station to bring series of themed crafts workshops to local restaurants, cafe's and events

Voting starts for the new Plymouth City Centre Business Improvement District (BID)

Voting starts for the new Plymouth City Centre Business Improvement District (BID)

Businesses have started to vote on whether the Plymouth City Centre Business Improvement District (BID) should continue for another five years. The BID, run by

Penguin winners p-p-pick up their prizes!

Penguin winners p-p-pick up their prizes!

The two lucky winners of the city centre’s Christmas trail, Penguins: A LEGO® brick trail have been announced. Ethan Dustan aged seven, is the winner

2020-2025 Business Plan Launch- A New Vision For Plymouth City Centre

2020-2025 Business Plan Launch- A New Vision For Plymouth City Centre

A new vision for Plymouth city centre was unveiled yesterday (Tuesday 7 January) highlighting £400m of development and the huge potential of new leisure attractions.

Launch of the new City Centre BID 5 year business plan for Plymouth City Centre.

Launch of the new City Centre BID 5 year business plan for Plymouth City Centre.

2020-2025 Business Plan Fantastic turn out at Drake Circus - The Barcode for the launch of Plymouth City Centre Company's new 5 year business plan

Shaping the Future of Our City Centre

Shaping the Future of Our City Centre

Tuesday, January 7th, 9am to 11am, Cineworld, The Barcode You are invited to the launch of the Plymouth City Centre Company’s new five year plan

Free Yoga in the City Centre is BACK!

Free Yoga in the City Centre is BACK!

Back by a popular demand! Our free city centre yoga sessions are the perfect way to get your New Year off to a great start.

City Centre Bus Travel – Christmas and New Year

City Centre Bus Travel – Christmas and New Year

Whether you're hitting the sales or hoping to visit your family and friends this festive season, it's important to plan your travel in advance as

Shaping the Future of Our City Centre – VOTE YES

Shaping the Future of Our City Centre – VOTE YES

The Plymouth City Centre Business Improvement District (BID), run by the Plymouth City Centre Company, comes to the end of its current five-year term on

Plymouth City Centre Company BID Networking Breakfast

Plymouth City Centre Company BID Networking Breakfast

Plymouth City Centre business owners! Come along to our free Business Networking Breakfast at Oggy Oggy Armada (upstairs meeting space) on Wednesday 11 December at

Festive entertainment at Plymouth Christmas Market

Festive entertainment at Plymouth Christmas Market

Enjoy an exciting entertainment line-up at Plymouth Christmas Market, which runs until 19 December. Visitors to the festive market can enjoy a great range of

Kids can travel for FREE with Plymouth Citybus

Kids can travel for FREE with Plymouth Citybus

Every Saturday until Christmas, kids can travel for free with Plymouth Citybus! Plymouth Citybus is getting into the festive spirit by allowing children under 16

Plymouth’s Magical Advent Calendar

Plymouth’s Magical Advent Calendar

Plymouth’s magical digital advent calendar brings you daily treats and reasons to visit Plymouth city centre this Christmas. You can now open a door every day to uncover

Santa Fun Run hits the Plymouth City Centre streets

Santa Fun Run hits the Plymouth City Centre streets

The UK's biggest Santa Fun Run is returning to Plymouth City Centre on Sunday 8 December. Hundreds of Santas will gather near Cornwall Street entrance

P-p-pick up your Penguins: A LEGO® brick trail map today

P-p-pick up your Penguins: A LEGO® brick trail map today

The adorable LEGO® brick penguins have returned to Plymouth’s city centre for the final year, bringing with them some festive family-fun and Christmas magic! Let

Plymouth Christmas Market is coming to the City Centre

Plymouth Christmas Market is coming to the City Centre

From Thursday 28 November, Plymouth Christmas Market will return to the city centre for three weeks (until Thursday 19 December). More than 50 traditional wooden

Latin American Quiz Night

Latin American Quiz Night

Come along and enjoy a wonderful night at Cafe Brasil. Don't miss out! A picture of Cafe Brasil at this year's West End Carnival On

We need your help!

We need your help!

We've got a very short survey based on some quick questions regarding the upcoming BID renewal in 2020, and we'd love to hear what you

West End Businesses… Get Downloading!

West End Businesses… Get Downloading!

Please download our West End logo below; free to use wherever and whenever you like. Click here, save in an easy-to-find place on your computer

COMPETITION TIME!

COMPETITION TIME!

Who would like a goodie bag worth £100 from some of the best #WestEndPlymouth businesses? 🙌 For your chance to #WIN this unique treat, tell us which is your favourite

Shaping the Future of Plymouth City Centre

Shaping the Future of Plymouth City Centre

A draft new vision is being drawn up to enliven and improve Plymouth City Centre and meet the challenges facing the High Street. Draft vision

Calling all foodie businesses! NEW and exciting city centre opportunity!

Calling all foodie businesses! NEW and exciting city centre opportunity!

Put your restaurant on the map with the Plymouth Food and Drink Passport As part of this Autumn’s Food and Drink campaign, Plymouth City Centre

Your September 2019 Soundbite

Your September 2019 Soundbite

Follow the link to read our 4 page September edition of our monthly Soundbite! September 2019 Soundbite

Exploring Dementia: An Interactive Insight

Exploring Dementia: An Interactive Insight

FREE interactive workshop! Suitable for anyone curious about learning more about how to have better interactions with people living with dementia. Come and join us

FREE Business Networking Event

FREE Business Networking Event

FREE business networking event; come and hear about upcoming West End developments Come and hear about upcoming West End developments: • How to use the

Theatre Royal Plymouth commits to Real Living Wage

Theatre Royal Plymouth commits to Real Living Wage

Theatre Royal Plymouth has today announced it is a Real Living Wage employer that means staff will now earn a minimum of £9 an hour

FREE City Centre Yoga Sessions

FREE City Centre Yoga Sessions

Come and take advantage of our day of FREE yoga, taking place at House of Fraser Plymouth Please click here to book your FREE place:

The West End has a brand new look …

Saturday's Carnival marked the unveiling of the new West End branding Plymouth City Centre Company is helping businesses in the West End of Plymouth by

West End Carnival: The Biggest and Best Yet!

West End Carnival: The Biggest and Best Yet!

Hundreds flock to the West End for a fantastic day of FREE fun Hundreds of people flocked to the West End Carnival in Plymouth city

Raffle and Coffee Morning for a Great Cause!

Raffle and Coffee Morning for a Great Cause!

Huge prizes to be won, in aid of supporting a much needed cause Join Cathy at Cathy's Flowers, Cornwall Street, for a Charity Coffee Morning

Don’t Forget!

Don’t Forget!

The West End Carnival is this Saturday 31 August! With lots to expect... Circus performers Live music from Joey the Lips, The Blue Beatles tribute

Afternoon Tea Week at Moments Cafe

Afternoon Tea Week at Moments Cafe

Moments Cafe look forward to your emails and look forward to seeing many of you at their Afternoon Tea Week

Shaping the future of our City Centre

Shaping the future of our City Centre

Renewing the Plymouth City Centre Business Improvement District Click here, to find out more about the 2020 BID renewal

Plymouth Summer Circus

Plymouth Summer Circus

We are delighted to announce that Plymouth Summer of Fun is now well and truly underway, after our Summer Circus last Saturday 6 July marked

Large mural brings colour and customers to the West End

Large mural brings colour and customers to the West End

Innovation and experience are the buzz words for High Street retailers at the moment as they try to win back customers from online players. And

New Summer Events Programme to boost city centre business

New Summer Events Programme to boost city centre business

A new programme of summer events is being launched in the heart of Plymouth this summer to attract more visitors and provide a much-needed boost

Brightening up the West End

Brightening up the West End

A huge thank you to the volunteers from McDonalds who spent a day with City Centre Manager Steve Hughes sprucing up our city centre picnic

More funding for Plymouth City Centre Rangers

More funding for Plymouth City Centre Rangers

Extra security patrols are being provided in Plymouth city centre thanks to the Plymouth City Centre Company. The company has agreed to pay for the

Shaping the Future of Our City Centre

Businesses have voted overwhelmingly for the Plymouth City Centre Business Improvement District (BID) to carry on its work for another five years. The City Centre BID was one of the first BIDs in the UK when it was set up in 2005 and has now been voted back in for a fourth term. The Yes vote was secured with a higher than average turnout for a BID election of 54 per cent – 13 per cent higher than in the previous ballot in March 2015.