IT IS UP TO YOU! - THIS IS YOUR BID!
Why should I vote yes, what's in it for me?
This initial proposal document, enhanced by your suggestions and ideas, is flexible enough to match your aims and objectives. Experience shows that a successful BID;
- Increases footfall
- Increases consumer spend and sales
- Increases investment
- Increases the appeal of the city centre; a place to live, work and play; a destination of choice
- Reduces costs (crime reduction, joint activities, e.g. promotion and marketing)
- Is flexible to address the issues of individual sectors
- Gives businesses a local voice
- Creates a more appealing environment for employees
- Promotes equal involvement
- Benefits all businesses
- Fair system; those that invest benefit - no freeloading
- Can decide and vote for action before making the investment
- Can control the process and monitor results
- Assists capital value growth
- Good PR for your company locally and regionally
- Forges positive links with the local council, central government, police and other agencies




