NEWSLETTER SUMMER
Welcome Welcome to the first Successful Sutton newsletter Since the Successful Sutton Business Improvement District was formed in July 2012, through a successful ballot vote, a great deal of work has been put in behind the scenes to establish a BID company, negotiate agreements with the London Borough of Sutton and start work on delivering value for Sutton and its business community. The Successful Sutton board, comprised of local business owners and managers, has worked hard to establish the BID and set the agenda for the company’s priorities in its first year. We collectively hope over the coming months you will start to see a benefit to the high street and to your business. Our first event took place over Easter when 350 children (and their parents) took part in an Easter Egg Hunt in Sutton High Street, and enjoyed face painting, magicians, balloon artists and a bungee trampoline. We are currently planning a large event for the summer period in addition to activities around Halloween and Christmas. This month we are launching our new mixed recycling service for levy payers, offering free and subsidised services to benefit your business and add value to your bottom line. I encourage you all to sign up. During May and June we will also be starting a deep clean of the high street, removing the accumulated dirt and chewing gum. Our contractors will ensure they keep any disruption to a minimum whilst this work is undertaken. Future activities and initiatives are being designed to increase footfall and secure additional investment for Sutton. There is a lot to do, and through our quarterly newsletter I will keep you updated on our activities and progress. Since joining Successful Sutton in February I have met many businesses already, and look forward to engaging with all those businesses I have yet to meet. If you would like to contact me directly, I would be delighted to hear from you.
Ross Feeney, Chief Executive ross.feeney@successfulsutton.co.uk
2013
Mixed recycling service for Levy payers launched Successful Sutton has teamed up with award-winning recycling company First Mile Ltd to save levy payers money by offering a free mixed recycling and cardboard collection service. Yvonne Purdy-Mackey, chair of Successful Sutton, said “During the ballot for a Business Improvement District in Sutton we were continually asked by businesses to set up a waste and recycling service to help companies save money. I am delighted we have been able to do that and encourage all levy payers to take advantage of the service”. First Mile will provide you with Successful Sutton sacks and cardboard stickers. They will make collections Monday to Friday from the kerbside or from wheeled bins. The service will benefit all levy payers regardless of business size or sector. It means that you can now recycle 90% of your waste in one sack while saving money. Successful Sutton has also negotiated reduced prices for our members on additional services from First Mile which include: •Zero to Landfill waste •Food recycling •Confidential paper destruction Whether you want a regular collection or a seasonal ‘top-up’ to an existing contract the First Mile team can help. Simply call First Mile on 0800 612 9894 for further information on how to sign up.
I encourage all levy payers to take advantage of the service. Yvonne Purdy-Mackey, Chairman, Successful Sutton