Stratford-upon-Avon BID Wins Government Appeal
The Stratford-upon-Avon Business Improvement District (BID) is pleased to announce it will continue, following the government’s decision this week to uphold its successful ballot result from February 2024, securing £1.9million investment for the town.
After a rigorous four-month investigation, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Levelling Up has this week informed the BID company that the result of the Stratford-upon-Avon BID ballot should not be voided. This decision solidifies the BID’s legal mandate to continue its operations, enabling it to move forward with confidence and deliver the projects and initiatives outlined in the BID Business Plan that received support from local businesses earlier this year.
In light of the successful outcome, the BID is pleased to announce the appointment of a new BID Manager, who will spearhead the implementation of the new 5-year BID Business Plan when they take up the role shortly. There will be a press release soon to introduce the new BID Manager. This marks a fresh start for the BID company as it enters its sixteenth year of operation, poised to bring about positive change and growth in the Stratford-upon-Avon business community.
Exciting new initiatives are on the horizon for the BID, including funding allocated exclusively for additional Police in the BID area, the organisation of the annual Christmas lights switch-on event in November, sponsorship of the town’s Christmas lights, and the upcoming Food Festival scheduled for 21-22 September. Looking ahead to next year, the Motor Festival will make a return, accompanied by a series of events and initiatives aimed at supporting local businesses, promoting community engagement, and driving footfall in the town.
The BID company urges all local businesses to work with the BID and to collaborate in making the next five years a period of growth and prosperity for Stratford-upon-Avon.
