Sevenoaks BID proposal

During the Summer and Autumn of 2024 the proposal to create a Sevenoaks BID was widely publicised to both Sevenoaks businesses and the public in general. Businesses were asked whether the supported the proposal and while the majority wanted to know what they would gain from it, the overall response was positive.

As the next step a Steering Group made up of volunteers from businesses and interest groups is now working on the creation of the Business Plan. Suggestions are still welcome so do please submit your views.

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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