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Colmore BID consults members ahead of autumn 2023 ballot
from Colmore Life
by Colmore Life
Colmore BID (producers of Colmore Life magazine) has started consulting levy paying businesses ahead of its ballot in September for a fourth five-year term. Businesses in the District will be sent ballot papers late September giving them the opportunity to vote on the services proposed in the BID4 Business Plan.
More details can be found in the BID consultation document through the Colmore BID website. The consultation period for feedback from levy paying businesses is until the end of March 2023.
The consultation document delves into seven key areas that the BID is committing to improve, which are: n Create a greener, more attractive business District n Create a more sustainable District n Develop a creative and cultural District n Promote an enjoyable District n Develop a safe and secure business District n Build and grow our business community n Work collaboratively and pursue opportunities to improve the District and the city core. Review the document at colmorebusinessdistrict.com
New Way Of Supporting Homeless
Colmore BID, in partnership with Birmingham City Council, West Midlands Combined Authority and Change into Action have installed the first two contactless giving points in the District.
The contactless giving points support the WMCA’s Change into Action scheme and are located at Waylands Yard on Bull Street and Snow Hill station.
With a swipe of a contactless bank card or smart phone, the public can donate to Change into Action, an alternative giving scheme supporting specialist charities and street teams working to help those experiencing homelessness.
By donating to the scheme, donators will directly support the initiative and help change the lives of those experiencing homelessness.
Donating £5 will provide a day’s bus pass to go to appointments with homelessness services, £10 could help purchase basic kitchen items when moving into self-catering accommodation, while £50 will buy new clothes that fit and give confidence to their new owner.
