Why do we need it?
Brixham has a mix of businesses in the proposed BID area both retail and industrial.
There are several small scale High Street names but also a great variety of
smaller individual, independent businesses.
To maintain the vibrancy of the town centre in the face of the current economic climate and also to encourage future growth for the town, a Business Improvement District has been proposed by businesses in the town centre.
The business community in the BID area will be able to collectively voice their concerns to the Local Council, this will have greater authority than speaking alone; combined with the business voices of the other two BID areas in the bay, the influence that businesses will have will be considerable. The opportunities for collective purchasing will also be hugely beneficial in cutting costs.
- BIDs improve the vitality of towns in a way that puts them ahead of their competition.
- The BID fund is ring-fenced to deliver the programme that has been decided and voted for by those who pay.
- The programme is co-ordinated and controlled to maximise its benefit to businesses.
- The BID will put control of the town centre firmly in the hands of those who live and work here.
- The proposed BID area includes businesses in and around Fore Street, Middle Street, Bolton Street, King Street, The Quay, The Strand, Berry Head Road and Prince William Walk.
- The BID is fully supported by Brixham Town Council and Torbay Council who will pay the levy due on their premises.
- The BID will give us the opportunity to plan for the long-term development of the town.
- The BID will provide an opportunity for the town to work together, it will help Brixham retain its resident customer base and compete with other town centres and tourism destinations.