Case Studies

Launched in 2026, the Milton Keynes Comedy Festival brought four days of live comedy, more than 1,700 visitors and nationally recognised performers into the city centre. 

When businesses told us they wanted a stronger approach to city centre safety, we responded: launching dedicated security patrols, a city centre-wide radio network and strengthened partnership working.

From its launch in 2019 to its refreshed presence entering 2026, Tap to Donate remains a cornerstone of MyMiltonKeynes BID’s approach to homelessness — turning everyday generosity into real, measurable change for people who need it most.

Purple Tuesday is a global movement aimed at improving the customer experience for disabled people, encouraging businesses and organisations to adopt more inclusive practices. In 2024, Milton Keynes aimed to become the UK’s first-ever "Purple City."

We identified a gap in promoting the unique offerings of Milton Keynes City Centre to residents, visitors, and businesses so launched a consumer-facing website and brand to showcase the City’s retail, leisure, cultural, and entertainment offerings.

Since 2024, our corporate litter picks have brought businesses together to help care for the city centre, encouraging organisations to take pride in the place where they work.

​From 50 planters on Midsummer Boulevard to 90 displays across the city centre, MyMiltonKeynes BID is creating a greener, more colourful and welcoming environment for businesses, workers and visitors.

Over the years, abandoned and broken bike locks had begun to accumulate across Milton Keynes City Centre. Recognising the need for action, MyMiltonKeynes BID stepped in with a hands-on approach to tackle the problem head-on.

In April 2024, we assumed full management responsibility for Grafton Park, taking proactive steps to enhance its upkeep and restore it to a high standard. Our commitment has been to create a welcoming, clean, and ecologically balanced environment for visitors and wildlife alike.

In October 2024, the Public Realm Team embarked on a significant initiative to enhance biodiversity and improve the visual appeal of Central Milton Keynes. The project involved the planting of 600 lavender plants across key locations, reinforcing MyMiltonKeynes BID’s commitment to a greener, more sustainable urban environment.