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BID Sunderland Your views, Your priorities The consultation Consultation over the past months has been extensive including: A launch event at Sunderland Minster on 26th February. Nearly 40 voluntary ambassadors actively promoting the BID to city centre businesses eligible to vote. Consultation workshops with nearly 70 city centre businesses at the Point. A consultation workshop with members of Sunderland Council who provide city centre services. Consultation workshops with the Police, Street Pastors and Creative Industries. Engagement with independent retailers through Sunderland City Centre Traders Association. Engagement with Pubwatch, restaurants and other representatives of the evening economy. Series of presentations to key stakeholders, such as professional services and business groups. Regular lunch-time drop-in sessions for city centre businesses. Where next The Business Plan reflects the consistent views and priorities expressed by businesses throughout the BID consultation. We have developed a BID that will: 14 Drive footfall, dwell time and spend in the city centre. Develop a more vibrant evening economy attracting more people between 5pm and 10pm. Promote Sunderland as a city with a thriving events and festivals calendar. Create new events, markets and festivals to appeal to a broader audience and attract all generations. Offer improved marketing and promotion of Sunderland city centre. Create better signage, access and information for visitors. Give Sunderland a cleaner, brighter, safer city centre. Develop a strong leadership and influencing voice for city centre businesses. Ensure businesses capitalise on the estimated £30m of new city centre developments by the City Council and its partners, that are currently in the pipeline. Revolution Sunderland Now it’s decision time The following pages set out what you told us are the top priorities – ‘You said’ - and what action the BID will take to deliver positive change and improvements - ‘We will’. This is a chance for you to be part of an exciting journey towards the creation of a prosperous Sunderland city centre economy. www.bidsunderland.co.uk
BID Sunderland Preston BID Organised Lancashire Market, increasing footfall in the city by 28% New events within the first 24 months increased footfall by over 150,000
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