Voters give Halesowen BID team a second term to boost town
A Black Country town has voted yes to a second term for its Business Improvement District
Halesowen voted in favour of a second term for the Halesowen Business Improvement District (BID), meaning that Halesowen BID will continue in supporting the town’s businesses and investing in Halesowen’s future.
Every BID levy payer in the town had the opportunity to vote in the ballot and 84 per cent of the voters gave their approval of the BID’s second term.
During their first term, Halesowen BID has overseen an increase in footfall to the town centre, most notably in June 2020 when Halesowen was listed as the fastest footfall recovery rate in the UK.
The BID has also secured more than £300,000 of investment into the town, focusing on green space and town centre experiences in order to keep Halesowen tidy, presentable and an attractive destination for visitors.
In its first term, the BID lobbied the local authority for free parking, installed new security systems including CCTV and a security radio network, as well as managing the set-up and celebrations around the annual Christmas lights switch-on.
The BID became a valuable support for businesses during the pandemic helping to secure grants, funding and tax relief for many of the independent businesses facing the crisis alone.
In its second term proposal, the BID has pledged to focus on continued business support, working closely with businesses owners, creating an 'experiential' town and investing in an eco-friendly future.
BID manager Vicky Rogers said “We’re thrilled to be back for a second term! The results of the ballot simply emphasise the huge support we have received from local businesses.”
“The result highlights the confidence the businesses in Halesowen have in the BID and we are ready to continue to work on their behalf to help Halesowen thrive!”
“It’s a pleasure to work with the businesses across Halesowen and it’s even more satisfying to see how much the town appreciates the work we do.”
