Welcome to the

English Riviera Business Improvement District

This website has been set up especially for our Levy Payers to find out more about the work of the English Riviera BID Company and the operation of ERBID 1 (2017-2021) and ERBID2 (2022-2026). If you are looking for information relating to visiting the English Riviera please click here for the visitor website.

On this site you will find information relating to the work of the English Riviera BID Company including:

We are very keen to hear from you and for you to work with us so please do not hesitate to contact us at anytime.
Here are just a few of the testimonials received in support of the ERBID:

‘’We believe in proactive marketing and promotion of the wider area. The ERBID is essential in driving a clear and targeted message and an overall strategy for tourism. With it’s expertise it helps bring many different types of businesses together as one, and promote the Bay as a whole. Throughout the COVID pandemic the ERBID Company helped more than ever giving clear direction to an ever-changing landscape and sending vital information to government’’

Ian Solkin – Managing Director, Cary Arms, Babbacombe

‘’There has probably never been a more important time for ERBID2. As we emerge from COVID-19 which decimated our tourism economy, you may be sure, that many of our competitors will be investing to regain as much market share as they possibly can! Competition is fierece and we need to ensure we are in poll position. We need to keep Tor Bay at the forefront of everyone’s mind as the UK Destination of choice in the year’s ahead. Working together has never been more important.’’

Edward Bence – Owner, Berry Head Hotel, Brixham

How can we

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What is the ERBID?

A Business Improvement District or (BID) is an arrangement whereby businesses collaborate to decide what additional services (in addition to those already provided by Business Rates) that eligible businesses are prepared to pay for.
Who is a BID Levy Payer?

An ERBID levy payer is any business located within the BID area (which covers Brixham, Paignton, Torquay, Babbacombe, and surrounding areas) which falls into one of the categories in the table below. These are the categories that have been designated as benefitting from visitor destination marketing.
Visitor Information Centre

The English Riviera Visitor Information Centre is situated on Torquay Harbourside and is open all year.
Frequently Asked Questions

All of your FAQ's about the ERBID answered here.
Latest News

Keep up to date with the latest news from the English Riviera BID Company.
ERBID 2 Business Plan

The English Riviera BID Company published their Final ERBID2 Business Plan in May 2021. You can see the Final Business Plan here, alongside the Summary Business Plan and Report of Voting.
Research & Insights

The ERBID Company undertakes a lot of research to inform of future destination marketing activities and to support your business.
Advertise Your Business

There's plenty of different options to advertise your business with the ERBID Company.

English Riviera

Marketing

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National Advertising

ERBID consultation with eligible Levy Payers has repeatedly highlighted the desire for continued National Advertising, with the majority of businesses recognising that no business alone can deliver this and we need to all invest strategically in promoting the English Riviera.
Seasonal Campaigns

Extending the season is a key strategic objective of not only the ERBID but also the newly adopted English Riviera Destination Management Plan and Torbay Economic Strategy.
Press & Media

The English Riviera continues to be a popular destination for both UK and Overseas journalists to visit and the English Riviera BID Company helps support these visits to maximise publicity for the area.
English Riviera Website

The English Riviera visitor website is the ERBID Company's most important digital asset and currently attracts over one million visitors a year.

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business directory

We have powerful

Data

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How's Business Monthly Survey

The English Riviera How’s Business Survey measures trends across the resort and benchmarks against performance across the South West. Here you can see all the data from ERBID1 and ERBID2.
Torbay Town Data

Discover data by town examining the volume and value of tourism, and the impact of visitor expenditure on the local economy on the English Riviera.
Annual Visitor Survey

Discover English Riviera Visitor Data dating back to 2010 to present.