Richard Darke Project Manager March 2015 The business view Richard Darke Project Manager March 2015

BID Objective To improve the business environment in a defined area which is paid for by businesses and is additionally from what the local authority provide

The BID area

EE BID priorities Clean & Attractive so that everyone experiences our city centre at its best Safe and Secure both night and day, minimising crime and supporting business Promoted as a great place to work, visit, shop & enjoy Accessible to visitors of all ages and abilities who want to enjoy our city centre

Rose Street As a Rose Street trader I have been impressed with the work Essential Edinburgh…..improved traffic management and signage has proved invaluable. We now have pedestrian status being enforced and this is down to Essential Edinburgh- Lin Cherrington, Creative Cookware.

George Street

Outcomes from August 2013 Trading on George Street was up on average 11% year on year. Footfall to BID area up 29% Average revenue taken after 5pm up 41% in BID area 59% or public surveyed supported extending pedestrian areas to allow for more social, leisure and arts activities

Maximise accessibility within the BID Champion parking initiatives and pursue increased parking provision for business use and for visitors Develop a co-ordinated signage plan which helps visitors find their way into the BID and locate the businesses they’re looking for Support cyclists through improved access and secure bicycle storage facilities Ensure the accessibility benefits offered by the tram are marketed and harnessed for the benefit of businesses during and after the re-launch campaign

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