The business improvement districts have been in place since 2008 and continue to develop and strengthen the estates. As a BID Business you have access to numerous services and support.
All services provided by Halton BID to BID businesses are listed below, and in the Services tab above. If you want to discuss any BID related activity and find out how we can help you and your business please get in touch with us by calling 0333 358 3573 or emailing bid@haltonchamber.co.uk. You can also reach us through our Contact tab above.
So far in BID4...
Hours recorded of CCTV/ANPR
Mobile Patrols completed
Candidates booked for training
What is a BID and Why do they Work?
A BID is a geographically defined area where all businesses contained within that area get together and agree to pay into a collective pot to fund additional services that they feel will benefit themselves and their local business community for the next five years. Each business pays according to its rateable value. All the money that is collected buys the extras that, by common agreement, the businesses want to have. This process is controlled by the businesses themselves.
BIDs are all about businesses working together to take control of their trading environment and to collectively address the issues that affect them. It’s important to remember that BIDs don’t fund or replace services that are provided by public agencies, such as the Council or the Police. In fact, through a collective voice for business BIDs seek to work in partnership for the benefit for all.
Our Key Themes for BID4
A Safe Estate
Since the creation of the BID in 2008 there has been a tangible and quantitative reduction in crime rates across both the Astmoor and Halebank estates. Security and safety has always been a key priority and BID security services will continue to be maintained and developed in BID4.
- Estate wide HD CCTV & ANPR systems
- 24/7 alarm response and keyholding for all businesses
- Targeted security patrols
- SelectaMarkDNA forensic property marking kits (with warning signage and stickers)
- Security Light provision
- Close partnership with local PCSOs & Cheshire Police
- Free secure document shredding
- Publicly Accessible Defibrillators & Bleed Kits
A Welcoming Estate
Through Halton BID’s initiatives and ongoing maintenance both the image of the Halebank estate and Astmoor estate has transformed. Image enhancement has led to an attractive, clean, tidy, and well maintained estate that enhances company image and is appreciated by customers, employees, and suppliers.
- Updated & Improved signage across the estate
- Litter picks & prompt fly tipping removal
- Tree felling when required to prevent injury & property damage
- Swift clearance of drains to prevent flooding
- Removal of overgrown, obstructive shrubs on unadopted land
- Targeted grass cutting and weed removal on private, non-council land
- Help sourcing suppliers and co-ordinating image enhancing initiatives including discounted waste removal
- Installation of planters and plants where appropriate
An Engaged and Informed Estate
In BID4 we believe it incredibly important to make sure that every business is not only better connected to each other but also to the BID itself. Each estate has their own Operating Group which all BID businesses have the opportunity to be a member of and elect. Over the course of BID3 there have 161 events available to all BID businesses.
- A dedicated BID Team to provide a single point of contact for BID businesses, contractors, and stakeholders
- Access to member services including indemnified 24/7 advice on HR, Health and Safety, Tax and Legal issues
- Effective partnership through regular meetings/liaison with Halton Borough Council and local stakeholders
- Monthly newsletter distribution to all BID businesses
- 1sttuesday breakfast events
- Annual BID Business of the Year Award at the Halton Business Awards
- Free, blanket membership to Halton Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise
- Regularly updated web presence on this website and Twitter
An Educated and Experienced Estate
The provision of training courses is one of the most used and appreciated services by BID companies. During BID3 212 successful training programmes were delivered in a range of topics. Businesses also have access to a 24/7 online training portal. 80% of survey respondents stated that they made used of BID training courses.
Courses include but are not limited to:
- Forklift Truck (FLT)
- Fire Safety and Warden
- Import and Export documentation
- Manual Handling
- Excel (Levels 2 & 3)
- PAT testing
What benefits does Halton BID bring?
Halton BID has been in operation for fifteen years and has delivered a great amount of service to the Astmoor and Halebank estate:
- Raised the profile of the area,
- Reduced levels of crime,
- Increased occupancy of commercial properties,
- Reduced individual business costs through joint projects,
- Made physical improvements to the area,
- Provided businesses with a powerful, united voice on key issues,
- Built local pride in the industrial area,
- Enabled businesses to be involved in worthwhile community projects,
- Created a more pleasant environment for employees and customers.
