Sevenoaks BID proposal

Views are being sought on whether Sevenoaks should create a Business Improvement District to grow the town’s economy, position Sevenoaks as a important destination and to properly compete with our neighbours.

Businesses we need your opinions.

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WHAT IS A BID?

How a BID works, and the outline steps by which it is created.

WHAT IS A BID?

How a BID works, and the outline steps by which it is created.

YOUR VIEW

Join in the conversation, the more responses, the better will be our understanding of what is required.

YOUR VIEW

Join in the conversation, the more responses, the better will be our understanding of what is required.

FAQs

Your questions answered. If you have further questions please contact us.

FAQs

Your questions answered. If you have further questions please contact us.

BID – Business Improvement District

The activities of a BID are decided by the business people who become the BID directors.  Typically they might include the following or more.  The monies raised by the BID are ring-fenced and for the benefit only of the BID area.

  • Increased footfall and spend

  • Training such as in customer care, first aid, social media etc

  • Facilitated networking

  • Enhanced marketing and promotion

  • Improvements to infrastructure, pollution and movement

  • Assistance in dealing with councils, police and other public bodies

  • Greater security

  • More events

  • Reducing business costs

  • More cleaning

  • Improved staff retention