CityCo is The City Centre Management Company. We are the main membership organisation representing businesses in the city. We work with thousands of companies from small independent venues to major investors.
We manage Manchester City Centre BID (Business Improvement District) and are delivery partners for Manchester Accommodation BID.
We bring the private sector together with strategic agencies including Manchester City Council, Transport for Greater Manchester, Manchester City Council and Marketing Manchester.
By working together, we are all striving to make Manchester welcoming, thriving and strong.
Strategic Partner Forums & Lobbying
As constant corporate champions, CityCo has an influential role in lobbying on behalf of members, helping to keep business interests at the forefront of tactical and operational planning. We attend various meetings on behalf of businesses and run numerous working groups.
CityCo, City Centre BID and Accommodation BID members and levy payers benefit from:
- Representation in multi-agency forums, advocating for business needs (including authority-led committees: Manchester City Council Integrated Neighbourhood Meeting, City Centre Ward Coordination Meeting, Transport for Greater Manchester and Greater Manchester Police forums)
- Representation at action groups including the Manchester Homelessness Partnership, Manchester Water Safety Partnership, Manchester Food Board, Manchester Hotelier’s Association
- Representation at CityCo-led senior meetings including the CityCo Board, Manchester City Centre BID Board and Accommodation BID Board
- Invitations to cross-sector BID Council meetings
- Invitations to CityCo-led ‘Local Area’ network meetings.
- Invitations to CityCo-administrated Manchester Pub & Club Network events (500+ day and night-time economy venues).
For any enquiries, email members@cityco.com
