Tag: BID
Statement on 2022 Commonwealth Games
The following is a statement from Cllr Ian Ward, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, in relation to a statement issued by the Commonwealth Games Federation in relation to the Durban 2022 games: Cllr Ian Ward, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council, said: “We are aware of the decision from the Commonwealth Games Federation to […]
Erdington businesses vote ‘yes’ to third term of BID
Businesses in Erdington shopping centre have voted in favour of a third term for their Business Improvement District (BID). Of those balloted, 84.2 per cent voted in favour (82.6 per cent by rateable value) – up from 72 per cent at the last vote in 2012 – with a turnout of 33 per cent. Formed […]
New BIDs for Birmingham
Businesses in two areas of Birmingham have voted in favour of setting up new Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and joining ten other BID areas across the city in improving trade and competitiveness and having the opportunity to shape their future. In an independently scrutinised ballot the majority of participating business, as measured by rateable value) […]
Artistic inspiration for Sparkbrook and Springfield BID
Following Birmingham City Council Cabinet approval in May this year, businesses in one of Birmingham's most diverse and distinct destinations are being asked to vote this month on proposals for them to become a Business Improvement District (BID). 950 businesses in Sparkbrook and Springfield have received their ballot papers this week and have until the […]
Colmore BID ready for further success
The Colmore Business Improvement District (BID) is looking back on five years of success in supporting businesses and bringing investment to the area and, if agreed by Birmingham City Council Cabinet on 29th July, a new five year term will be proposed, starting from next April. The Colmore BID was established in April 2009 following a ballot […]
BIDs for Success
Businesses in two of the most vibrant and distinctive areas of the city will have the opportunity later this year to take control of their futures and boost their communities by setting up Business Improvement Districts (BIDs). In September, if agreed by Birmingham City Council Cabinet on May 20th, eligible businesses in both Soho Road […]
Southside Businesses say ’Yes’ for a Business Improvement District
Businesses and organisations in Birmingham's Southside have made their voices heard and voted in favour of taking more control over their futures by setting up a new Business Improvement District (BID). Ballot results released by independent scrutineer, Electoral Reform Services, reveal that 82% of all those who voted were in favour of the BID progressing. […]
Birmingham high streets buck national trend
Photo Call When: 10am Tuesday 16 November Where: Outside Asda, Kings Heath High Street B14 7BW New businesses are helping two of our local shopping centres buck a national trend of declining high streets, with around half the number of empty shops in their high streets compared to national averages. According to figures published by […]
Lord Mayor’s Charity Barn Dance
A taste of the Wild West is heading to Birmingham as residents pull on their cowboy boots and Stetson hats for the Lord Mayor's Charity Barn Dance in Stirchley next week. The barn dance kicks off at 7.30pm on Friday 29th October 2010 at Church of the Ascension, Stirchley Parish Church, Pineapple Grove, Stirchley, with […]
