Business Improvement District

Groundwork South proudly manages two successful Buckinghamshire-based Business Improvement Districts (BIDs):

  1. Globe Business Park BID in Marlow
  2. and Cressex Business Park BID in High Wycombe.

Acting as the accountable body and administrator for BID levy funds, Groundwork South works in partnership with business-led BID Boards to deliver projects and services that enhance the working environment, support business growth and create thriving commercial communities.

Globe Business Park BID, established in 2015, is currently delivering its third five-year term, while Cressex Business Park BID, established in 2022, is in the fourth year of its first term. Together, these strategically important business locations contribute more than £1 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the local economy and support employment for over 16,000 people.

Each BID is guided by a business plan developed by and for the local business community, ensuring investment is directed towards projects that provide tangible benefits to levy-paying businesses. While priorities vary between locations, key themes include:

  • Sustainable and resilient business communities
  • Safe and secure business environments
  • Enhanced public realm and infrastructure
  • Employee wellbeing, training and engagement
  • Promotion of active and sustainable travel


Projects delivered across the two BIDs include a BID member bike scheme, improvements to signage and wayfinding, environmental enhancements and planting schemes, biodiversity initiatives such as bug hotels and pollinator-friendly habitats, security improvements, and a programme of wellbeing, networking and training events that help build stronger workplace communities.

Through effective partnership working, stakeholder engagement and project delivery, Groundwork South helps both BIDs maximise the value of levy investment and create places where businesses and their employees can thrive.

Stay Connected

To keep up to date with the latest projects, events, business support initiatives and environmental improvements, follow Cressex Business Park BID and Globe Business Park BID on LinkedIn.

You can also connect with the BID Manager, Gemma Hughes on Linkedin, who regularly shares updates on project delivery, partnership activity and opportunities for businesses to get involved; or via email at Gemma Hughes Gemma.Hughes@groundwork.org.uk

Cressex Business Park BID – Business Improvement District

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Whether it’s a new public realm enhancement, sustainability project, training programme or community initiative, our LinkedIn channels provide a great way to see how BID investment is making a positive difference for businesses and employees across both parks.