Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are the fastest growing partnership framework seen in decades in the UK. A BID is a geographically defined area where firms pay into a ring-fenced pot that funds additional services that the businesses have decided upon and approved in a legal ballot and which will benefit themselves as well as the wider local community. The BID is a legal instrument within the Business Improvement Districts (England) Regulations 2004.
Each business pays according to its size (by rateable value: R.V.) to fund the additional services approved by the businesses. The process is managed by the businesses themselves and lasts for up to five years. The first BID was established in 2011 and was renewed for a further 5 years in 2016. The current Langthwaite BID, which started in 2016, needs to be renewed by a new ballot in 2021.
What services does the BID provide to Businesses?
Working with key partners, the BID delivers four key strategic objectives and their related activities identified as important by the businesses within the BID Area, these are:
Crime Prevention and Safety
Systems put in place and activities undertaken to prevent crime and keep the park safe are:
Operation of a Park Wide CCTV System with 24/7 recording and timed live monitoring
ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) camera recording
Dedicated Security Patrols
Security Officers on site, responding to suspicious activity, security issues and alarm activations
Operation of Park Wide Tannoy System to deter criminal activity
Crime Intelligence Sharing with Police, businesses and other agencies
Crime Alert System, businesses alerted to potential crimes
Infrastructure
Activities undertaken to maintain and inprove park Infrastructure.
Maintain and improve roads, footpaths and Verges
Winter gritting and Snow Clearance (when required)
Improved lighting on roads and footpaths
Improved broadband access and speeds on the park
Encourage a consistent and coordinated approach to the use of properties
Environment
Activities undertaken to maintain a clean, tidy, attractive and safe environment on the park.
Grounds Maintenance contract to control litter and eliminate other waste from public environment
Annual Pride in Your Park Day to deep clean park involving park businesses, Local Council, Wakefield Council Street Scene Dept
Management of shrubs and trees in public areas done in partnership with Wakefield Council Arbouricultural Team
Pollution Control - work with companies and agencies to minimise waste, debris, dust and fumes for affecint businesses on the park
Business Support
Activities undertaken to support businesses on Langthwaite to grow and develop, access finance for growth, attract skilled people and raise thier profile in existing and new markets.
Support buinesses to access external funding sources
Signposting, guidance and advice to businesses to invest in and grow thier business
Encourage intiiatives which develop, improve or establish new buildings and facilities for businesses on the park
Advise and assist businesses in accessing appropriate support to enhance skills of staff
Promote the park and its businesses through media channels
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