5 MILES GREAT YARMOUTH Value of Tourism £532m per annum Number of jobs Supported by Tourism 10,285 (29%) Estimated Number of rated tourism Businesses = 600

Bedspaces Self-Catering Serviced 32 Holiday Centres/Caravan Parks 13 Chalet Parks 12 Campsites 683 Cottages/Flats/Chalets 162 Hotels and Guest Houses 75,000 beds 3,000 beds 5 MILES GREAT YARMOUTH

 Strong public/private sector partnership since 1994  150 members (about 25%)  Voluntary subscription = 1.5% of rv  Existing Town Centre BID  Now in 3 rd year of 2 nd – 5 year contract; Generates about £105k per annum; Street Wardens; ShopSafe

Key Dates 2010/13 Action Key Dates 2013/14 Nov 2010 – Jun 2012 ConsultationsOn-going to Jan Appointment of Consultant July 2012Publish draft Business PlanJan 2014 Nov 2012Publish & Distribute final Business Plan 1 st May nd Dec Jan 2013 Ballot Period28 th May – 2 nd June th Jan 2013Declaration of the Ballot3 rd June st April year BID period begins1 st Sept 2014

Businesses 2012 Payable 2012Businesses 2014 Payable 2014 Over £600k6£53,9559£81,000 £400k-£600k001£7500 £300k-£400k4£20,6254£19,000 £200k-£300k2£6,4997£26,250 £150k-£200k5£12,20312£31,500 £100k-£150k10£18,10117£31,875 £60k-£100k21£23,35326£31,200 £40k-£60k22£16,34924£18,000 £20k-£40k53£22,157108£48,600 £10k-£20k137£28,106223£50,175 £5k-£10k141£15,326360£63,000 £2.5k-£5k131£7,016408£61, £223, £469,300

 £1,580,000 - Marketing/Events  £450,000 - Access  £250,000 - Facilities and Maintenance  £150,000 – Business support  £450,000 – Additional income  £2,796,500

Use a consultant – someone who’s been there and ‘got the T-shirt’. Spend time building a strong ‘task group’ – they will be your best advocates. Start with everyone and eliminate businesses that don’t benefit from tourism Be prepared to chase your supporters before and during the ballot period. Get the Champagne ready and celebrate your success