Business Improvement DistrictsBorne out of Town Centre Management Partnerships the concept was originally set up in Canada in the 1960’s, but took off in the US in the late 1970s.
BIDs have already been successfully implemented in New Zealand, South Africa, Jamaica, Serbia, England, Wales, Germany and Republic of Ireland and are now progressing in other areas of Europe.
It is estimated that there are over 1400 BIDs in operation ranging from the very successful and often quoted New York Times Square BID to lesser known BIDs such as the Keswick Business Improvement District.
What is a BID?A Business Improvement District (BID) is a business led strategy within a precisely defined geographical area of a town, city, commercial district or rural area, where non domestic ratepayers have voted to invest collectively in local improvements in addition to those services delivered by statutory authorities.
They are often, although not exclusively, a partnership arrangement. They are not a substitute for central or local government investment.
KEY ISSUES The BID is led by the private sector
Important to demonstrate that services and projects are additional to those delivered by the statutory authorities
The BID levy, which is either a fee or can be based on the non domestic rates valuation, must be an investment in
business growth.
BIDs in Scotland may be funded by eligible rates payers and property owners
The levy can be varied by business discipline, location and size of business.
KEY ISSUES
The BID scheme will not be implemented unless it is approved in a ballot by the businesses who will be liable to pay the additional BID levy
A bottom up local strategy for local issues and problems.
Locally managed and financed, accountable and responsible at a local level.
In Scotland a BID has a term of five years after which it must seek a new mandate.
What Makes a Successful BID
Clear Private Sector Benefits
Increased footfall and encourage greater consumer spend A safer environment A cleaner, improved environment for employees and customers Greater efficiencies through collective procurement resulting in overhead reductions Collectively invested money which works harder and smarter, sharing costs and responsibilities Higher impact marketing and promotion The opportunity to attract additional funding Strong and effective private/public partnerships Joint effort and drive towards a shared vision A strong local voice for business.
What Makes a Successful BID
Clear Public Sector Benefits BIDs contributes towards policy aspirations across a range of areas including planning (SPP8 Town Centres and Retailing), tourism, economic development and regeneration, and contributing to the SOA of the local authority.
creating accessible employment opportunities for local people creating vibrant and viable town centres that support wider community regeneration objectives identifying a long-term role and sustainable future for the town increasing the value of tourism to the local economy by attracting more visitors to the area joint effort and drive towards a shared vision. gives a clear steer to the private sector on the level of ambition and opportunity for future change.
BIDs can help improve the performance of Scottish towns and contribute to Scotland’s growth rate.
What Can A BID Do?
1. Access – transport and signage2. Safety and Security3. Environmental Improvements4. Capital Improvements5. Marketing and Promotion, Hospitality and Events6. Local Government Relations7. Collective Effort8. Collective Procurement9. Business to Business Selling10.Competitive Place11.Asset Management12.Economic Growth
Business Improvement Districts Scotland Established BIDS
Bathgate - town centre
Clackmannanshire - business parks
Inverness - city centre
Falkirk - town centre
Edinburgh - city centre
Alloa - town centre
Developing BIDS
Dunfermline - town centre
Kirkcaldy - town centre
Elgin - town centre
Clarkston - town centre
Milngavie - town centre
Lerwick - town centre
Aberdeen City
Argyll and Bute – Helensburgh
Ayrshire – Dalry - Largs
Clackmannanshire - Alloa
Dumfries and Galloway - Wigtown
Dundee
East Dunbartonshire
East Lothian
East Renfrewshire
Fife – Kirkcaldy - Dunfermline
Mid Lothian
Moray - Elgin
Orkney – Kirkwall
Scottish Borders – Peebles – Selkirk - Galashiels – Hawick – Jedburgh
Shetlands Islands – Lerwick
South Queensferry
South Lanarkshire – Stonehouse
Stirling City Centre
West Lothian – Linlithgow
Business Improvement Districts Scotland
Business Improvement Districts Scotland
The Future Development of Rural BIDSDevelopment of Tourism and Visitor BIDS (DMO’s)Improvement Area’sEuropean Funding
Projects 2009 – 2010Vital and Vibrant Town Centres ConferenceScotland’s Towns WebsiteDeveloping BIDS SeminarsGroup ProcurementScottish Accreditation
Business Improvement Districts Scotland
Business Improvement Districts Scotland
Ian Davison PorterProject Director Business Improvement Districts Scotland Scottish GovernmentArea 3J Victoria QuayEdinburgh EH6 6QQ
Telephone 0131 244 4075 Mobile 0780 106 4733email [email protected]
Website www.bids-scotland.com
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