Truro BID

What we do

We deliver events, projects and services for the benefit of Truro, Truro's businesses and everyone working in the City Centre. Truro BID is a not-for-profit organisation delivering a range of additional services and initiatives designed to raise the profile of the city, attract more visitors, and encourage them to explore all its facilities

During our fourth term, the Truro BID projects sit within three themes:

  • Events and Marketing
  • Safety, Security and Environment
  • Business Support

Click on the panels below to find out more or see the document outlining achievements for the fourth term.

As of March 2026, we had 355 businesses included in the scheme, which is estimated to generate around £1.5 million of additional funding for the city from the BID Levy over five years.

We also aim to achieve extra funding to the Levy, which we also invest into the city. In the last financial year to March 2026, we achieved £67,500 of extra funding, mainly through grants (such as Government funding Hot Spot Security Patrols), plus via event sponsorship and renting out parking spaces.

 

Recent News 

High Cross Car Park

For queries about High Cross and details of other discounted parking options see https://www.trurobid.co.uk/employee-offers

Truro Classic Car Show 2026

We brought the Truro Classic Car Show to the city on Sunday 2 August. 

Shop Watch Meeting in September 2026

Truro businesses are invited to the monthly Shop Watch meeting, on Tuesday 1 September 10am at Training Room 4a, Pydar House, Pydar St, TR1 1XU. Shop Watch meetings give businesses a chance to share city centre crime related topics, local knowledge and issues with other businesses, Truro's anti-social behaviour officer, the police and Truro BID. 

For more recent news see our webpage.