BID-Sunderland-Business-Plan-FINAL-WEB-VERSION

BID Sunderland
What we want
you to do
Now it’s decision time. This is a chance for you to be part of an exciting journey towards the creation of a prosperous
Sunderland city centre economy. Below are some key dates for your diary.
Thursday 20th June
2013
Thursday 20th June –
Thursday 18th July
Thursday 18th July
Sunderland City Council will send a ballot paper to those responsible for
properties with rateable values of £15,000 or above within the BID area.
Ballot papers should be completed and returned to Sunderland City
Council by 5pm on 18th July.
Ballot closes at 5pm and the result will be announced as soon as
practically possible after the ballot closes.
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What we will
do next
In the event of a ‘yes’ vote, the BID team will be kept busy with the key activities needed for the BID to become operational
in April 2014. Your thoughts and ideas will be important to us during this time so we’ll continue to keep in touch.
Elephant
Tea Rooms
August 2013
September 2013
October 2013
November 2013
December 2013
January 2014
February 2014
March 2014
April 2014
Establish an interim BID steering committee and interim BID
executive team.
Develop the model for the BID Company.
Create the BID consumer brand.
Agree the BID’s first year plan.
Gather feedback on the proposed first year plan.
Prepare detailed action plans to deliver the first three month’s activity.
Finalise and test levy collection processes.
Prepare and publish marketing communications showcasing the first
three month’s activity plans.
Issue levy payment invoices to businesses.
Launch BID Company and activities.
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