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The second lockdown has been a blow to businesses across Bath. In what should be their busiest weeks of the year leading up to Christmas, lights are off and the streets quiet. As far as online and takeaway are concerned, though, it’s another story. Bath BID has produced a resource in record time that makes it easy for locals to find and support the retailers that remain open as usual, as well as those continuing to offer takeaways, click and collect, and online shopping. “The Welcome to Bath website was originally planned to be a what’s on guide, providing up-todate information about large and small events and special offers across the city, but has been rapidly reconfigured to become a guide to local businesses that are continuing to trade during lockdown. There are already over 300 businesses listed, including big names and independent favourites,” Allison Herbert, CEO of Bath BID explains. “I hope that
our contribution to supporting businesses via the Welcome to Bath website will be welcomed by the community and businesses as a helpful guide, and that everyone will make the most of the click and collect, delivery and takeaway options that businesses are offering.” The website is just one of the ways that the Bath BID levy payers, who pay an annual contribution to fund the BID, benefit over the lockdown period. The BID’s Ranger service is also operating as normal, with the Rangers making the most of the city being a little quieter by conducting thorough deep cleans around the city centre. The Rangers are also doing a daily security check, and will contact businesses if they find a problem with their premises. “We are sending out regular e-newsletters to our levy payers, featuring the latest business support information, which we are also sharing on our website and social media channels. As always, we are
The Bath BID rangers are taking advantage of the quiet streets to get some major cleaning done
available by phone seven days a week, so businesses can get in touch whenever they need our support.” For more: www.welcometobath.co.uk
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