2. A BID

3. A BID is a business-led initiative which gives local businesses the power to raise funds locally to be spent on improving their trading environment

4. WHY SOUTHPORT

5. By the numbers
13.6%
Total floorspace in Southport Town Centre was vacant in 2011.
81st
Ranking by Venuescore in 2011 showed Southport ranked 81st vs its peak in 2005 when it was ranked 44th.
In the past 12 months retail rents dropped by 16.7% and by 41.2% from £85  per sq ft to £50 per sq ft  since 2008.
16.7%

6. “Bring us the footfall and we’ll do the rest”
The Quote
“Bring us the footfall and we’ll do the rest”

7. THE DETAILS

8. 1.5 % 5 Years 6% 4% Hospitality 17% 73% Levy Project Length
Facts & figures...
1.5 %
Levy
5 Years
Project Length 6%
Accommodation
Attraction 4%
Hospitality
17%
Retail
73%

9. Additional Voluntary Contributions
2014
Income
£439,000
1.5%
£7,000
Radio Income
Additional Voluntary Contributions
£10,000
£25,000
Sponsorship
£481,000
Total
Over 5 years a budget of £2.4 million...

11. THE PROJECTS

12. EVENTS CREATIVE ARTS TARGETED ADVERTISING MARKETING QUALITY STREET ENTERTAINMENT SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES CLEANSING KEY GATEWAYS SAFETY SECURITY

13. PROMOTING OUR TOWN...
Increasing footfall Digital Marketing and Promotion Business Support

14. IMPROVING OUR TOWN... Look and Feel Cleansing and Maintenance
Safe and Secure
Welcome Ambassadors

15. WHAT NOW

16. Things to do... Consultation Press Launch Official Launch Ballot
Ongoing
Press Launch
July
Official Launch
September
Ballot
March 2014
BID Company
July 2014