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GLOUCESTER BID Year 2

October 2023- September 2024
At the beginning of October 2023 you or your head office will have received your BID levy bill for 2023-2024. Along with the bill, you should have received an insert highlighting we have been delvering in 2022-2023 and what we will be doing this year. This includes funding towards the Lantern Procession & Light Switch-on, Bright Nights and Tall Ships 2024, as well as the many other services we provide.

Below is a link to a digital version.

View & Download our Insert for Year Two 2023-2024 below

Gloucester BID is making a difference

We will continue to deliver our support to Gloucester to make it a safe, attractive and vibrant, supported city where all businesses, whether large or small, can develop and thrive. We are committed to being an effective business voice in Gloucester.

Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID) is managed by a volunteer board of directors representing various sizes and sectors of business in Gloucester. This means that the local businesses control the BID and have a direct say in how the levy collected is spent for the benefit of the business in the BID area. The fund collected is ringfenced for this purpose only.

In this financial BID year, we will remain reactive to local business needs and deliver and support projects across the city. Gloucester BID works in close partnership and collaborates with organisations, groups, and businesses across the BID area to build a resilient and strong city. Three key areas have been defined and are the focus of our collective efforts.

SAFE CITY

Ensuring our city is considered a safe and welcoming place with is accessible and inviting to all.

In 2023-2024 we will:

  • Continue to fund in partnership with Gloucester City Council and Gloucestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner the City Protection Officers (CPOs).

    • During 2022-20223 BID year, the CPOs responded to over 10,000 call outs from businesses, dealt with over 1,000 ASB issues and reported over 300 incidents of rubbish and fly-tipping.

  • Continue to fund Gloucester City Safe’s management of the CPOs and support the accredited BCRP, which forges strong partnerships between local businesses, the BID, the local authority, and the Police to create a safe and stable business environment.
  • Collaborate with Gloucester City Council and partners on the steering group for Purple Flag Status for the city. We were successful with the renewal in June 2023 and in partnership we will promote and support the evening and nighttime economy.
  • Fund in partnership the Street Medics and the Night Safe Officers.

    • We have also installed six24/7 accessible defibs in the city, with another two to be installed very soon. This has happened with partnerships across the city, including Rotary of Gloucester.

    ATTRACTIVE AND VIBRANT CITY

    Keeping our city centre looking pleasing and clean. Supporting the animation of our city’s spaces through a calendar of footfall driving events. In 2023-2024 we will continue to:

  • Support and fund in partnership footfall-driving events such as Gloucester Goes Retro, Winter in Gloucester, Gloucester Tall Ships 2024. As well as introduce new events such as the Cathedral Quarter Makers’ Market and Kings Feast in Kings Square.
  • Continue to engage and work in partnership with the City Centre Operations Team, ensuring an effective cleaning timetable and reporting any ‘grot spots’. Where appropriate, provide resources for cleaning above the required minimum levels.
  • Provide affordable digital advertising space for BID members on the screen in the Transport Hub and totems around the city centre. New interactive totems are being installed in the autumn.
  • Provide affordable advertising and promotional space on lamppost flags around the city.
  • Explore further opportunities to install artwork in the area.
  • Support the Cathedral Quarter (HSHAZ).
  • Support the evening and night-time economy with our safer city priorities and various promotions.
  • Promote the guidance for shop frontages, signage, and “kerb” appeal.
  • To improve the flower planters and tree planters, thus helping to make the city a ‘greener’ place.

    • SUPPORTED AND PROMOTED CITY

    Promoting what goes on in Gloucester and delivering an environment that is compelling for visitors and supportive for local businesses allowing them to thrive is a key focus for us. We will endevour to keep supporting our members, listening and engaging with businesses and work as a voice for the businesses.
    in 2023-2024 we will:

  • Continue the funding for Gloucester Gift Card, promoting the card as a great way to thank or reward teams as well as giving to family and friends. This encourages people to shop and support local. Free to all BID members with no additional costs – sign up here contact the BID team.

    • During 2022-2023, nearly £6,000 of gift cards has been spent in city businesses with over £7,000 worth of gift cards being purchased.

  • Continue the funding for Mi Rewards Gloucester, the loyalty program that rewards people for spending locally. Free to all BID members with no additional costs – sign up here contact the BID team.
  • Collaborate with Visit Gloucester and partners on promoting the city to residents and visitors.
  • Offer a range of online webinars with industry specialists – Including Health and Wellbeing.
  • Continue regular ‘Socials’ giving businesses the opportunity to catch up and enjoy.
  • Engage and attend various city stakeholder meetings.
  • Continue to communicate out across multi-channels, news, information, and updates. Proactively engaging with businesses seeking input.
  • Maintain the BID website, providing information for businesses and the public. Website: www.gloucesterbid.uk

    • Gloucester BID funds and delivers, some in partnership:

    • Gloucester City Protection Officers
    • Street Medics
    • Night Safe Officers.
    • Installation of public accessible Defibs and Bleed Kits
    • Key footfall driving events such as:
      Bright Nights, Gloucester Goes Retro and Tall Ships
      Folk Trail, Blues Festival and Shanty Festival
    • Independents Week
    • Big Pub Push
    • City Trails, including Bunny Hop Trail and Runaway Reindeers
    • Support for Community Events
    • Additional City Cleansing
    • Summer planting and flowers.
    • Gloucester Gift Card
    • MiRewards
    • Business networking, marketing and support.
    • Business Training.
    • Dedicated city-based team.

     Meet the BID Board

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