The Bath BID Company Annual Review 2016/2017
“ Thank you for support with our opening event, we couldn’t have done it without you.” – White Stuff
“ You add great value to the city and to individual businesses” - Lloyd’s Register
“ Thank you for clearing our pigeon roof, very much appreciated as always.” – Pritchards
WELCOME With the second term of the BID now underway, it is clear there is much to contribute to the city as it successfully moves forward and develops as part of the wider West of England Region. During the year we have, in partnership with B&NES Council examined the areas for improvement of the streetscape and plans continue apace to transform areas, including wayfinding and street trading in the months ahead. An approach to A board use has been reinforced to prevent unsightly clutter and we have reduced the time that trade waste is on the street, on the city central route, to support the early evening economy.
NIGEL HUXLEY Chair of the Bath BID
The BID initiated a campaign around Independent Retailer Month in July and in partnership with the Bath Chronicle and VisitBath promoted dining out during the Great Bath Feast and British Food Fortnight. Four new partnerships enabled the BID to support citywide engagement during the festive season. These included the Christmas Lights switch-on with B&NES Council & SouthGate, support to the Walcot Street Winterfest and the trial of solar trees in Quiet Street. A Hidden Gems interactive map created with Total Guide to Bath provided an interactive platform to encourage businesses to promote their premises on line. My thanks go to all city businesses and to the Board for their contributions this year. It is a great honour to work with such committed and creative people, helping to shape our fine city for the future. Please can I urge all businesses to make use of their BID, as we are here to enable businesses in Bath to succeed.
ANDREW PITT Financial Director
2016/17 has been spent updating our plans for the 5 year BID term, reviewing services and researching new projects after the appointment of our new Chief Executive. The ÂŁ162k surplus for the year has arisen from negotiated savings on the Suez contract, the collection of arrears of Levy and the deferment of project expenditure while the plans were being updated. The surplus will be used during the remaining BID term.
BASIS OF LEVY At their January 2017 Board Meeting, Directors agreed that the levy would assume a growth rate for inflation of 2% and the rate of 1.02% will be applied on the 1st April 2017. For the purposes of calculating the BID levy, the rateable value will be that shown in the 2010 Valuation List as at 1st April 2016. All new hereditaments
entering the list after 1st April 2016 will be charged at the prevailing list at that time (ie from 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2017 these will be charged on prevailing values from the 2010 rating list; from 1st April 2017 these will be charged on prevailing values from the 2017 rating list).
2016–2017 Financial Report ANNUAL INCOME 642,000 615,000 Private Sector – other income 148,403 100,000 790,403 Total Company Income 715,000 Private Sector – BID Levy
ANNUAL EXPENDITURE BID Projects Managing and Saving Welcoming and Promoting Developing and Innovating Total Annual Expenditure
243,344 272,000 256,627 284,420 31,858 23,500 531,829 579,829
BID Management 96,611 101,460 96,611 Total Management Costs 101,460 0 Contingency 33,620 628,440 Total Company Expenditure 715,000 161,962 Surplus / (Deficit) 0 99,537 Retained Surplus B/FWD 99,537 261,499 Retained Surplus C/FWD 99,537 Management & Overheads
Actual YTD
Budget for year
Please note these are unaudited figures. A full audited set of accounts will be available at the Annual General Meeting at the end of 2017 and available on the BID website
It has been quite a first year for me and at the end of the financial year, I am able to reflect on some key developments for the BID from 2017. We remain committed to retaining the core elements of managing, promoting and saving for businesses. We have been successful in negotiating a new agreement with SUEZ and coupled with other cost savings, this has enabled us to plan the funding of additional projects, whilst retaining the award winning trade waste & recycling service. LOUISE PRYNNE Chief Executive
New footfall and sales measurement will help your business and inform investment decisions for the future. We will be piloting a new approach to the management of the city’s streetscape in the Union Street area with the council, landlords and tenants as well as supporting the new Bath Festival. Additionally, I am delighted to have been invited to join the Bath Transport Commission and the West of England LEP Retail Group. These are areas where the BID can be a strong voice for business as we continue to deliver for your business during 2017-2021.
ARE YOU MAKING THE MOST OF THE BATH BID? – Rapid Ranger Response. Deep cleaning. Handyman service. – Bath BID/SUEZ Trade Waste and Recycling Scheme. – Use of promotional sites with Bath BID gazebo, at a preferential rate. – Nightwatch service for licensees inc. digital radio network. – BID Enewsletter – to promote your business. – Levy Payer Meetings: Spring & Autumn AGM. – Get Fit for Business Breakfast Meetings – bi monthly. – Sector specific promotions. – A BID Director representing your sector. – PR & Marketing collaborations. – City performance – insight and measures.
Independent retailer July campaign delivering 6:1 ROI on BID investment. Festive solar tree trial linking Quiet Street to Queen Square.
The Ranger service provides a planned programme of over 20 specialist deep cleans throughout the year.
Purple Flag retained for the 7th year
SHOP LOCAL OVER 20 INDIVIDUAL QUALITY SHOPS Supporting local business
Partnership with Lloyds Bank and traders to refresh Green Street, including landmark pillar planters. Central route early evening waste collection implemented.
Bath at Christmas city collaboration
Successful negotiation of a new, competitive trade waste agreement.
Get Fit for Business Breakfast bi-monthly networking
Night Marshals and F.A.S.T. ambulance service managing over 75,000 people, alleviating 80% of calls to emergency services.
Streetscape review & developing pilot schemes for specific areas
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over 6,000 hours Ranger service, including 276 bespoke jobs for BID Businesses
Britain in Bloom Silver Gilt Award (South West BID Award)
About the Bath BID The Bath Business Improvement District (Bath BID) is an independent, not for profit business led initiative, funded by all business rate payers in the centre of Bath, with a rateable value over ÂŁ25,000. From 2017 they each contribute 1.02% of their rateable value to fund the Bath BID which has a Board of 18 business leaders representing the city. They oversee the running and governance of the BID on a voluntary basis and are voted in at the Annual General Meeting.
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