BID Leamington Key Facts - BID Ballot 2018

10 YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENTS
OUR HIGHLIGHTS
Over the last 10 years, BID
Leamington has set itself apart
as one of the most creative and
innovative small BIDs in the UK,
winning numerous national awards
and making headlines regularly. All
of this is designed to attract footfall
and to enhance the experience
in the town centre. Here are a
few highlights from a decade of
achievements...
“Making
the Crown
in Royal
Leamington
Spa Sparkle”
IN MEMORY OF GERRY MCMANUS
BID BOARD DIRECTOR 2008-2017
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED & AWARD-WINNING
FESTIVALS MAKING
NATIONAL HEADLINES
Leamington Food & Drink
Festival: Runner up British BIDs
Proud Project Award 2016
µ Annual advertising in London
Marylebone Station, putting
Leamington Spa on the national
map
PUTTING LEAMINGTON ON
THE NATIONAL STAGE
A Community Funded Garden at
the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014:
Silver medal. £100,000 raised in
cash & in-kind. Over £150,000 in PR
generated in the national press.
Winner of the British BIDs
Proud Project Award 2014.
30,000
visits per
month to
www.royal-leamington-spa.co.uk
20,000+
followers on Social Media
ENHANCING
A beautiful, welcoming & safe town centre
PARTNERSHIP WORKING
FOR MUTUAL GAIN
DELIVERING
ATTRACTIVE STREETS
µ Ongoing work with Helping
Hands, Salvation Army, Police
and the Retail Crime Partnership
to address begging, busking,
theft and anti-social behaviours.
µ We led the creation of the ‘Think
Before You Give Scheme’ &
Support the Homeless Sleepout
& Shelter. We also support the
‘Retail Radio’ scheme.
µ A total of 1,250 floral baskets
have been provided in the
summertime over the last 5 years.
µ BID has invested £100,000 in the
town’s beautiful Christmas Lights
over five years and secured a
further £200,000 from partners to
deliver the scheme.
“Leamington in Bloom Wins Gold!”
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