“A yes vote for the continuation of Kings Heath Business Improvement District is fundamental if Kings Heath is to continue its success – and fight off competition from elsewhere.” 02
Andy Savage, Chair, Kings Heath Centre Partnership
Could this be Britain’s busiest high street?
Please take some time to take a look at this document. It sets out the achievements of Kings Heath Centre Partnership, a not-for-profit organisation which has administered and implemented the work of Kings Heath Business Improvement District (BID) since April 2008. This first term of the BID ends on 31st March 2013. This document also sets out the proposals for a second term that will start on 1st April 2013 for five years ending 31st March 2018– subject to a ‘yes’ vote! In order to determine whether the BID should continue, a ballot of all businesses within the BID area will be held from 28th May 2012 to 29th June 2012. If the MAJORITY of voting businesses agree, and this also represents the majority of the rateable value of those voting in the ballot, then the second term of the BID will run for another five years. We encourage all businesses in Kings Heath to read the document and have their say by participating in the ballot. A ballot paper will be sent separately to all eligible businesses.
Andy Savage, Chair, Kings Heath Centre Partnership
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Cast your mind back to 2008... It seems like a different world. At the start of the year, recession was the last thing on most people’s mind. January’s weather hit the headlines, Prince Harry was serving in Afghanistan and Boris Johnson became London Mayor. Interest rates were cut in February from 5.5% to 5.25% amid signs of the first slow down in the UK economy. Heather Mills picked up a £24.3m divorce settlement from estranged husband Sir Paul McCartney.
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China hosted the Olympics - and Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand were suspended over a prank phone call. Then in September, Lehman Brothers bank filed for bankruptcy in the US while in the UK, HBOS entered into merger talks to prevent its collapse. In November, UK interest rates were slashed to 3%. John Sergeant’s departure from Strictly Come Dancing provided light relief.
The background to Kings Heath Business Improvement District
In Kings Heath a new beginning... 2008 also saw the start of Kings Heath Business Improvement District (BID) following an independent ballot of eligible business rate payers undertaken in 2007 when close on 75% voted in favour – thus securing the necessary mandate for the BID, which commenced 1 April 2008.
Since April 2008 Kings Heath Business Improvement District has worked hard to provide a cleaner, safer and a greener place in which to shop, work, live and invest.
The mandate was clear: Develop Kings Heath as a safe and attractive environment. Develop, implement and keep under review the Local Action Plan and maintain a retail and commercial strategy. Encourage investment of all types to secure the objectives of the BID. Manage, promote and develop Kings Heath centre as a vibrant local centre for retail, commercial and cultural activities. Influence urban design. Be fully inclusive of all communities and promote opportunities for inclusive influence.
What is a Business Improvement District (BID)?
What is the area of Kings Heath Business Improvement District?
A Business Improvement District or BID is a precisely defined geographical area within which the local business community work together to collectively invest in projects and services to improve the business environment.
The Kings Heath BID area takes in the length and breadth of Kings Heath High Street from the junction at Alcester Road/Valentine Road, to the Shell garage by Howard Road. All streets off the High Street with commercial premises are included.
The BID will not replace existing Council services but address additional projects and services to create the unique environment stakeholders want for their community.
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Kings Heath
vote yes to Kings Heath’s future
By voting yes in the new ballot, you will be saying yes to Kings Heath’s future.
Has Kings Heath Business Improvement District been a success?
Kings Heath BID was set to run for five years until the end of March 2013 - and a further ballot is required to secure its continuation.
This document sets out the achievements of the BID since its start in 2008 – and its longer term objectives right through to 2018.
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That’s according to the Birmingham Post as shown in these August 2011 headlines. As shopping centres throughout the land reported falling sales, it was Kings Heath that was “bucking the downward trend’.
Birmingham Post, 25/08/2011
The first stage of Kings Heath BID will have received £545,000 in levy payments during the five years to 31st March 2013. But in addition to that amount, Kings Heath Centre Partnership – which runs the BID – has secured an additional £64,504 in directly matched funds in the first four years alone PLUS £850,000 for the village square - which would not have happened without the initial BID funding. That’s an astonishing £1.46 million for the direct benefit of Kings Heath.
Working together, Kings Heath ‘High Street’ aims to be Britain’s busiest and Britain’s best By any stretch of the imagination, Kings Heath is a success story. Since 2008, as a result of the combined effort of Kings Heath Business Improvement District, its supporting bodies and associated organisations, the place has been transformed. And it’s not just businesses and retailers that have noticed it: it’s the public too. So what do they – the public - think about Kings Heath? Why do they come here? What will bring them back for more? Why do they love Kings Heath?
They told us... “The parking situation has improved so we come a bit more often than we used to. It’s nice to sit out at the village square with something to eat so we like to come to the markets and we hope there will be more activities there in the summer. There is plenty of choice in terms of the type of shops you find in Kings Heath.”- Mr & Mrs B “It’s convenient for me to come to Kings Heath as I live within walking distance. I can get most things I need here. There are plenty of big name shops so there is no need to go elsewhere.” - Anonymous “I think people look after each other in Kings Heath and in many shops they remember your name – most people are very friendly which means customer service is good. I am looking forward to the Floral Trail again this year.” - Ms G 07
What do the public think about Kings Heath?
“I live locally and come to Kings Heath quite regularly - it’s a good place to meet after work. It’s nice to have such a good mix of independent and high street stores and it would be nice to see even more independents setting up especially for children, as they offer much more interesting things to buy.” – Ms McM
“I love Kings Heath but I may be biased as I have lived locally all my life and remember as far back as the war – I have always come here often.” - Mr B
“Kings Heath is convenient for us as we live locally but it’s also very friendly. It’s handy to have so many supermarkets and charity shops on the doorstep but we particularly like the independent shops which are something of a dying breed that need to be protected. We love the new village square and we’re excited for the carnivals and events that we hope will take place there.” – Mr & Mrs T
Delivering success: the work of Kings Heath BID has made Kings Heath a better, brighter place.
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Kings Heath: Attracting more business
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Each and every objective has been achieved. But there’s more to do to maintain the momentum
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Delivering success: Kings Heath is where shoppers come and stay
More visitors, higher spend and longer stays “Despite the really trying economic conditions, some 90% of businesses surveyed in Kings Heath have seen either improved trading levels or trading that has remained the same level during the year. “Despite theatreally trying economic That’s quite remarkable when you consider conditions, some 90% of businesses the UK’s challenging economy.”
The results have been illuminating. Whereas many shopping areas have reported declining numbers of shoppers, Kings Heath has reported increases.
Kings Heath is one of the few high streets in the UK to monitor its “footfall”. In fact, specialist company ShopperTrak reckon that Kings Heath was the first high street to do so.
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On average, there are some 8,000 visitors each day to the part of the High Street area monitored by the ShopperTrak system. That’s an astonishing number – and considered by many to represent just half of all visitors to Kings Heath.
Longer stays .... If shoppers stay longer, then the chances are they will spend more. So encouraging shoppers to spend longer in Kings Heath is a prime target. Independent research undertaken on behalf of Kings Heath BID shows that many shoppers now report they are coming to Kings Heath more frequently – and spending more time when they do so.
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The time in which Kings Heath BID has been in operation has seen some of the toughest economic conditions for decades. Yet despite that, overall spend in Kings Heath has increased. A survey of retailers in Kings Heath revealed that in 2011: 57% of respondents saw an increase in trade over the previous 12 months. 34% said the trade had remained about the same. 9% had seen a reduction.
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Delivering success: Kings Heath is where people want to work
Improved staff recruitment.... better staff retention A goal of most employers is to reduce employee turnover. This in turn reduces both training and recruitment costs – as well as securing talent and retaining product and company knowledge.
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Lower staff turnover gives shoppers confidence and creates a community feel to the area. Anecdotal evidence supports the view that staff in Kings Heath are remaining longer in their posts.
“Over the past few years I haven’t needed to recruit any staff. I have employees who have been with me for many years and they all enjoy working in Kings Heath.” Stephen & Stan Hems Johnstans Butchers
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Delivering success: Kings Heath is where people want to be
An improved environment all-round: “Kings Heath is the garden of Birmingham” Kings Heath is now a greener and more pleasant place which boasts 64 individual planters throughout the area. Each summer, a blaze of colour greets those entering the shopping area whether from the city centre or the south west. 14
Since it was established in 2009, thousands of visitors have descended on Kings Heath to follow the Floral Trail and see the magnificent displays. Judges from Heart of England in Bloom described Kings Heath as “incredible and awe inspiring.“ Kings Heath won Silver Gilt in the 2010 competition followed by Gold in 2011.
• Kings Heath Floral Trail will now represent the region in this year’s national Britain in Bloom competition. • In the first year of the BID, more than 300 pieces of redundant and surplus street furniture were removed: metal posts, metal boxes, redundant signs and odd bits of paraphernalia. • New litter bins that have a common identity (before there were 13 different types), new seats and new, attractive welcome signs have all been installed. • Pavement washing, removal of chewing gum and graffiti, and cleaning of street furniture is all provided by the BID. • Every December, the BID funds Christmas Lights while other competing retail areas miss out.
“There is a constant demand for good quality selling and letting property in Kings Heath, particularly focussed on the High Street with the attraction of the shops, amenities and transport links.”
More safety. Less crime. A series of positive moves have been initiated by Kings Heath BID to work closely with Birmingham South local policing unit and in particular, the team at Moseley and Kings Heath Neighbourhood Office. It was the BID that match-funded with the police to enable instant access to CCTV with Kings Heath Business Watch helping to drive down crime.
It is understood that there have been more than 200 convictions as a direct result of this initiative.
Michael Glover Director, Glovers Estate Agents
Kings Heath has crime rates that are average for the city but continuing initiatives have seen overall numbers falling. Statistics show that overall, offences in January 2012 stood at 263 – a fall of 8% on the same month in 2011.
“The richness of the two parks, the floral displays throughout, the vibrant business and retail outlets and the welcoming and well used churches.... all pervading on the day, was a sense of place, civic pride and ownership for the many jewels that are on the Kings Heath Floral Trail.” Mike Garwood and Angela Pendleton Judges, Heart of England in Bloom
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Delivering success: Kings Heath is where businesses want to be
There has never been a more turbulent time both in business and retail than in the first five years of the BID’s life. A number of High Street and household names have disappeared but others have emerged. Kings Heath has done particularly well in attracting new businesses and filling the void.
New to Kings Heath: just some of the businesses attracted to Kings Heath during the past 12 to 18 months 16
Bob’s - Fish & chips Bombay Rickshaw Co - Indian takeaway Buzztech - Computer repairs Caspian Pizza - Pizza Costa Coffee - Coffee shop Costcutter - Convenience store D Spice - Asian cuisine Dixie Chicken - Fried chicken Hedshed - Ladies hair stylist Loco Lounge - Bar/Restaurant Minchy - Accessories Phillip Haycock - Solicitors Ophelia - Gifts and homeware Red Cross - Charity store Soupera t aste- Carribean cuisine Sue Ryder - Charity store The Works - Stationery/Books The Paper Shop - Newsagents
“We wouldn’t have come here had Kings Heath not been on the up.”
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Independent national statistics reveal that 13% of High Street shops are standing vacant but in Kings Heath, the figure is just 6.5%.
Kerry and Steve Wong Hedshed
“Costa Coffee in Kings Heath has been the best performing in the region.” 17 Michael Ewan-Brown Costa Coffee
A New Village Square Kings Heath has a new village square. It’s the first to be established in Birmingham for nearly 100 years and it’s right there, at the heart of the community. But it would not have happened without Kings Heath being a Business Improvement District. It was the BID that funded the architect’s plans and as a result, enabled the scheme to get underway. And the BID has continued to help by providing much needed funding to support the landscaping.
“Without the BID, the new square at Kings Heath would simply not have happened. The BID came to our rescue when all other routes had failed. Now Kings Heath boasts a fine facility that is rapidly becoming the hub of a new and regenerated Kings Heath.” Brian Miles All Saints Community Development Company
Kings Heath The change is there for everyone to see What’s the BID done for Kings Heath? In the words of Kings Heath businesses: “Helping keep the High Street alive – bucking the UK trend.” “Bringing businesses together.” “Our business waste recycling scheme: the first in the country.”
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“Helping with crime and safety issues – traffic control and alerting the police.” “Getting rid of street clutter and washing the pavements.” “Christmas lights – especially when other local areas didn’t have them.” “The big parties. They are great.” “A new website enjoykingsheath.com, and our social communication such as Twitter and Facebook.” “Kings Heath bags.” “Even the AGM is good fun. It’s great to see businesses working together for the common good.”
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And into the future Kings Heath has come a long way – and the Kings Heath BID team is determined that Kings Heath will go further. Our consultations have revealed that whilst the majority of businesses are pleased with the work that has been undertaken, there is more that needs to be done. The partnership board has reviewed the vision, developed new priorities and submitted a plan that responds to the changing market conditions that all of us in business now face. 20
Our Vision The vision for Kings Heath Business Improvement District is clear: “To jointly work together to provide a cleaner, safer and greener place in which to shop, work, live, learn and invest.� The Business Improvement District will only invest in additional or complementary services that would otherwise not happen or be provided by Birmingham City Council or others.
“Events in Kings Heath have always drawn large crowds, from the Farmer’s Market to our Christmas celebrations. Looking to the future, we want to expand our events calendar, involving the whole area in activities that will draw shoppers to every corner of Kings Heath.” Kate Smart Town Centre Manager
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And into the future...
A better place to do business During the next term of the BID the Infrastructure and Community Safety Committee intends to: Promote a local loyalty shopping card.
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Continue lobbying towards the re-opening of Kings Heath Railway Station.
Work with Birmingham City Council on their ticketless bus scheme. Reducing bus loading and unloading time on the 50 bus route to reduce traffic congestion on the High Street.
Work towards the huge aspiration of making Kings Heath the green capital of Birmingham.
Promote businesses in the side streets through new and attractive signs.
Expand the role of the Town Centre Manager with greater co-operation between businesses and residents.
Create a vibrant atmosphere as a gateway route into the heart of the city.
Undertake a comprehensive programme to improve parking - particularly in side streets. Better regulate the use of loading bays. Improve direction signs for all parking. Place greater emphasis on tourism – particularly day visitors – potentially with a new tourist book about Kings Heath and its attractions (its shops, its parks and its notable architectural features).
Engage businesses to participate in the ‘Crime Stop’ projects. Work with businesses towards making Kings Heath a World Host Centre for customer service. Make better use of void shops by using their frontages as ‘bill boards’ to promote existing businesses within Kings Heath. Develop iconic landmarks – perhaps a new clock on the Village Square showing the ‘four faces’ of Kings Heath or a sustainable artist-designed conical wind turbine to generate electricity for the Community Centre.
“I am passionate about keeping Kings Heath going. I do it because I care about having a High Street and shopping area that is alive and vibrant.� David Darby Chair, Infrastructure and community safety
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And into the future...
A brighter environment During the next term of the BID the Clean and Green Committee intends to: Promote and actively encourage greener and more sustainable activities both in the BID area and within individual business operations.
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Develop Kings Heath’s tourist potential by initiatives like the Walk of Fame which will celebrate Kings Heath’s musical heritage. Develop a zero tolerance approach to: - litter - flyposting - graffiti Support the Gardener’s Weekend event which returns to Kings Heath Park in September 2012.
Expand the opportunities for community gardening. Support the organisers responsible for Kings Heath Park and Highbury Park. Create sustainable long-term planting with additional trees and enhance existing tree pits with arboreal resin and the species name encompassed in the edging. Expand the subsidised business waste recycling scheme. Work with the Transition Initiative and Friends of the Earth to provide waste cooking oil recycling.
“There’s a real opportunity for Kings Heath to become the green capital of Birmingham. We have a great track record – our Floral Trail is a start – but there’s a big contribution we can make in terms of our waste management, our approach to environmental issues, and demonstrating that Kings Heath really does care about the environment.” Philip Osman Co-Chair, Clean and Green Committee
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And into the future...
A place where there’s a whole lot happening During the next term of the BID the Events and Marketing Committee intends to: Continue the annual Christmas lights display and festive markets. Further develop the annual Kings Heath Business Excellence Awards. 26
Hold promotional events for Kings Heath businesses using themes of Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween and more. Further develop the Kings Heath BID website to be a focal point for interaction between the businesses and their customers. Support the village square so that it is used to its full advantage: story-telling, music, art exhibitions, films, Big Parties, one-off unique markets and more. Support smaller events on the side streets. Hold a big summer weekend shopping event and extended hours summer shopping: a celebration of the diversity of Kings Heath.
Hold an annual programme of events that might build in activities across the city itself such as a Kings Heath Comedy Festival and Kings Heath Music Festival. Work to raise the profile and image of Kings Heath with the news media, social media and by promotional material such as the Kings Heath shopping bags. Develop bespoke maps installed in locations in the High Street of Kings Heath BID area to convey the uniqueness of the area and help visitors navigate around the area. Create a strong ‘shop local’ campaign with the right kind of incentives to keep customers spending in the area and encouraging others to visit us. Integrate Kings Heath’s fabulous parks into events and encourage their use.
“Kings Heath has become a really buzzy place but there’s a great opportunity for us to do more. While others talk about it, we do it. We have already developed big summer parties, festivals and events and our intention is to do much more: to make Kings Heath a natural place to visit for a whole day out and a great place to come in the evening whether for a quiet drink, a great meal or live music and performance.� Rebecca Westcott Chair, Events and Marketing
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Investing for the benefit of business in Kings Heath Questions and Answers How would the second term of Kings Heath BID be funded?
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The principal source of funding would continue to be the Annual BID Levy that is applied to all non-domestic rate payers in the Kings Heath BID area. The BID levy for the second term will be collected from every business within the BID area. Where a property is void the levy will be payable by the freehold owner. There will be no exemptions.
where no occupational lease exists, the property owner will be liable for the BID levy and will be entitled to vote. Each rate payer entitled to vote will have one vote in respect of each property (hereditament). This means that some businesses will have more than one vote. For the second BID to proceed, the ballot must secure majority support (over 50%) of those who vote; 1. by number 2. by rateable vale
And what about the funding level?
What area does Kings Heath BID cover?
The BID levy for the second term would be exactly the same as the first term: 1.5% of the domestic rateable value as set out in the 2010 list. Birmingham City Council will collect the BID levy free of charge to the BID company, and pass it on to the BID company – administered by Kings Heath Centre Partnership.
The Kings Heath BID area takes in the length and breadth of Kings Heath High Street from the junction at Alcester Road/Valentine Road, to the Shell garage by Howard Road. All streets off the High Street with commercial premises are included. The BID area includes Kings Heath Police Station, the Library and the Parade.
How do I have a say?
There are currently 312 businesses within the BID area employing thousands of people and providing a range of local services from traditional village shops to modern urban retailers and financial/professional services.
All businesses will be entitled to vote if they were listed as a non-domestic rate payer within the proposed BID area on the date the notice of ballot is published. In the case of an empty, partly refurbished or demolished property
How much do businesses pay per year? Seventy per cent of businesses pay less than £1 per day in fact, more than half pay less than £200 per year. That’s for a whole year’s worth of support, promotion and marketing – as well as funding Kings Heath’s very own full time and dedicated Town Centre Manager. That’s remarkable value.
Who pays what?
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70% 70% of levy payers pay less than the average BID levy.
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£1 The average business pays less than £1 a day to fund all the work of the BID.
Investing for the benefit of business in Kings Heath the essential questions.
Where does the income come from? Income split by business sector
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How will the money be spent? How will the BID be managed? The second term of the BID will be managed through the already established NOT-FORPROFIT company, Kings Heath Centre Partnership. Kings Heath Centre Partnership is a limited company No.05785221. Our key partners comprise Birmingham City Council; representatives from the local business community; property owners; West Midlands Police; and the constituency together with other local stakeholders such as the Residents’ Forum and local residents. All board members are unpaid volunteers.
What sort of money will the BID have to invest? Kings Heath BID is projected to deliver an annual budget of approximately £126,000 and a cumulative 5 year budget of £630,000. As with the first term, additional matched funding of some £75,000 would hope to be achieved across the life of the BID. Matched funding does not stop there. Kings Heath Centre Partnership has a large number of volunteers - in addition to the board and sub-committee members. It is estimated that social value matched funding is between £30,000 and £40,000 per year; that’s £150,000
to £200,000 across the life of the second term. The BID company will continue to produce annually audited accounts, cash flow and expenditure summaries. Monthly management meetings are held to review budgets and expenditure.
Projected five year budget 2013-2018 The levy contribution budget will be allocated as follows:
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“It’s the collective spending power that makes Kings Heath BID such great value for money.” Colette Timothy Top Banana Too “Incredibly, before the BID, I paid more for Christmas lights than I pay now for a whole year’s support. The BID not only funds the Christmas lights - but funds year-round activity.” Cathy Edwards Chivers Commercial
Clean and Green £23,835
Contingency £20,000
Infrastructure, Safety & Security £23,835
Town Centre Manager / Admin £34,495
Events & Marketing £23,835
A team that delivers
The maximum number of directors on the board is 28. A quorum is 25% of elected members (7 members) and for expenditure 25% of directors with BID voting rights (4 members). Currently, there are 15 directors elected (quorum 4). For expenditure approval, there are 8 directors (quorum 2). There are 13 vacancies on the board (April 2012.)
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Directors with BID Expenditure Voting Rights. Stan Hems Property Owner (Johnstans Butchers)
Brian Miles Local Service, All Saints Community Development Company
Colette Timothy Business (Top Banana Too)
Jo Price Business (People)
Mohammed Hussain Property Owner (Bike Pro)
Cathy Edwards Business (Chivers Commercial)
David Darby Business (Dorothy Perkins)
Directors without BID Expenditure Voting Rights. Bob Prew Resident
Martin Mullaney
Philp Osman Resident
Rebecca Westcott Resident
Andy Savage Resident
Roz Trudgon Resident
Hilary Jones Resident
Graham Wigley Local service (Baptist Church)
Dave Travis Resident
BID Board (Non Director) Michelle Sadler Company Secretary
Kate Smart Town Centre Manager
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How will the BID be managed and organised? It is intended that the existing management and delivery structure will remain the same with a board of directors directly accountable to BID levy payers for:
Effective and efficient delivery of projects and services as set out in this proposal. Promoting and ensuring delivery of the BID’s vision and objectives. Promoting the role of Kings Heath BID so as to secure the active and continued support of business members and other partner organisations. 34
Consulting on the further renewal of the BID in the last year of its second term and bringing forward a BID renewal proposal as appropriate. The detail of each project will be dealt with by the three sub-committees of: Clean and Green, Events and Marketing and Infrastructure Safety and Security. Every levy paying business and other organisation making annual financial contributions will be members of the company and eligible to vote at general meetings.
How is the levy collected?
The BID levy will be invoiced annually to all liable businesses commencing 1st April 2013 for five years. The levy will continue to be collected free of charge by Birmingham City Council and passed in its entirety to the BID company, under the terms of a formal Operating Agreement. The levy is mandatory and is treated in the same way as your business rates, becoming a statutory debt. What are the second BID development costs? The resources necessary to develop and promote the second BID have been provided by the existing Kings Heath BID and Birmingham City Council. Can there be alterations to BID arrangements? The BID area and the BID levy (other than inflationary increases) can only be altered via an Alteration Ballot or when a Renewal Ballot is held.
All those included in the Kings Heath BID wish to acknowledge and thank Birmingham City Council for their continuing support, both financial and practical, from ward level to cabinet members.
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Andy Savage Chair, Kings Heath Centre Partnership
For information on the Kings Heath BID proposal go to www.enjoykingsheath.com Voting takes place from 28th May to 29th June 2012 If you would like a copy of this document in an alternative format, please contact us. Kings Heath Centre Partnership, 1a Station Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7SR Email: kate@enjoykingsheath.com