Halton Business Improvement Districts

BIDs are all about businesses working together to take control of their trading environment and to collectively address the issues that affect them.

Halebank Business Park

The projects within the Halebank BID are based on the ideas put forward by the business owners and landowners on the estate.  These include improving the  working environment by keeping crime levels low, securing and protecting properties, upskilling staff and increasing
trading opportunities.

Astmoor Industrial Estate

The first ten years of the Halton BID has seen a range of successfully delivered  initiatives, projects and services to aid businesses on Astmoor Industrial Estate.

Safe and Secure

Safe and Secure has always
been a key theme of the Halton BID

Image Enhancement

An attractive, clean, tidy and well maintained estate enhances the image of our BID companies

Better Connected

A stronger voice to lobby on behalf of businesses and champion them to other companies and organisations

Training

FREE BID training courses offer outstanding value and real relevance to BID businesses.

What is a BID?

Over the past fifteen years Halton BID has been working well to achieve success for the businesses on Astmoor Industrial Estate and Halebank Business Park. A BID is a geographically defined area where all of the businesses 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.

BID Renewal 2023

With the current Halebank & Astmoor BID term due for renewal at the end March 2023 there will be a BID ballot 3rd February to 2nd March 2023, and we would appreciate your involvement and support.
We have achieved a lot together over the past fifteen years and a lot has changed for the better as a result. We’ve got more skilled employees, better high-definition CCTV/ANPR security, less crime, fewer empty units and a cleaner, more cared for estate.

 

We would encourage all businesses, small or large, to get involved and reap the benefits of working together to make Astmoor a better and more prosperous estate.

Derek Bate and Robert Pollock

Joint Managing Directors, James Troop

We are pleased to back the BID and see this as a positive step forwards for local businesses, which can only enhance business regeneration within the area and the positives associated with this.

Jean-Pierre Naylor

Managing Director, Computer Disposals Ltd

I believe that the programme of projects that the BID is set to deliver will have a positive effect and I look forward to them coming to fruition in the months ahead.

David Halton

Managing Director, Acer Engineering

Since I first moved onto the estate more than 5 years ago I have found the BID extremely beneficial to my business.  I can see the initiatives that have been put in place solely as a result of having a dedicated BID Manager and support network.

Neil Hawkins

Proprietor, Cheshire Fillers

We all want to feel safe and secure, attract and retain the best employees, and work in an environment that looks cared for and that allows us to grow.  Halton BID delivers that in Halebank.

Dave Farrell

MD, Hough Green Garage

Since the inception of the BID, I have been a supporter.  It is easy to forget the challenges we faced before. But since it began I have seen the overall appearance of the estate improve, the crime rate reduce and my staff gain extra training.

Vince Froggatt

Manager Director, Midas Engineering

Safe & Secure – A Safer Estate

If you require assistance during out of hours please call Direct Security Solutions on the number below. 0333 577 0755 Also don't forget that All BID businesses have access to the FREE 24/7...

No Green Thumb Required! The Wonky Garden

We’re excited to share a new initiative and we’d love for you to be part of it! Our industrial estates are full of energy and innovation, but we know they could be greener, more welcoming and better...

What is Simpler Recycling?

Simpler Recycling is a new set of government regulations introduced by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) in 2023, designed to make recycling clearer and more...

Safer Business Action Week

As part of Safer Business Action Week (10th–16th November) we’re reaching out to offer support and share useful resources with all businesses across the Halebank BID area. This national initiative...

Made in the UK: Sold to the UAE, Trade Mission to the United Arab Emirates

Date: Sunday 23 – Friday 28 November 2025Locations: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah, UAE You are invited to express your interest to join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) for a trade...

Westfield Health – Coverage for You and Your Team

As a member of Halton BID and Halton Chamber of Commerce your business can make use of the Westfield Health – Chamber Health Cash Plan & Private Health Insurance.  Colleagues and I...

Halton Business Fair 2025 – Free B2B Networking / Exhibition

Thursday 13th November 2025 from 10:30amDCBL Stadium, Widnes Liverpool BA are warmly inviting all Chamber Members to join them at the Halton & Warrington Business Fair, which returns to DCBL...

Get Involved: Join the Operating Groups for Astmoor and Halebank

Connect with fellow business owners and employees from your estate and help shape the future of your area through the Business Improvement District (BID). Your voice matters, don’t miss this...

Funded Training Available – Local and High Quality

We have the following funded training courses scheduled to take place during the next few months - make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to upskill. Click the links below to reserve...

Free 1stuesday Breakfast Networking – What Does It Take to Be a Winner? Meet the Start Ups that Stand Out

Halton Chamber is celebrating Halton’s brightest new businesses. These businesses are award-winning, under four years old and already making a big impact across the borough. Hear directly from three...