About BID3
BID3 ran from 2018 to 2023 across both Halebank and Astmoor Industrial Estates. Throughout BID3 Halton BID continued to support BID businesses through some very challenging times and trading difficulties.
The BID continued to provide services to improve the quality of the area for the businesses, visitors and employees within it, as well as improving attractiveness to new investors. Projects included the provision of better lighting and street cleaning, as well as the creation of green spaces, crime reduction programmes, events and accessibility improvements, in addition to marketing, networking and inward investment initiatives.
Astmoor Industrial Estate
Astmoor Industrial Estate is a large estate totalling 2.3 million square feet of primarily industrial space. The estate covers an area of approximately 195 acres. Located to the north east of Runcorn, the estate is situated adjacent to the Manchester Ship Canal on the south bank of the River Mersey. Astmoor is also one of eight regeneration impact areas identified in the Mersey Gateway Regeneration Plan Plus.
Halebank Industrial Estate
Halebank Industrial Estate is an established industrial park located on the western fringe of Widnes. Halebank has convenient access to the A562, the main arterial road to Liverpool (13 miles) and the John Lennon International Airport (5 miles). Widnes Business Park is situated on Foundry Lane, comprising an array of industrial and office accommodation set in an established commercial location.
Governance & Legalities
Halton Chamber Enterprises Ltd., trading as Halton BID, was established as a not-for-profit company to manage both Halebank and Astmoor Business Improvement Districts. An Executive Board of volunteers has been established with equal representation from Astmoor and Halebank BIDs. Additional support is provided by the BID business volunteers who were elected to the Astmoor Operating Group and Halebank Operating Group and the team at Halton Chamber of Commerce.
Our company number is 10986509 and we were incorporated on 28th September 2017. Our registered office is 7th Floor Municipal Building, Kingsway, Widnes, United Kingdom, WA8 7QF.
Halton BID Executive Board (as of the end of BID3)
Halton Chamber Enterprises Limited trading as Halton BID Executive Board consist of:
- Ian Hayhoe – Senior Operations Manager – Telefonia UK Ltd (Halton Chamber Board member)
- Rachael Owen – CEO, Halton Chamber of Commerce
- Jill Naylor – Director of Kenay Ltd, Astmoor Operating Group Chair
- Adrian Fillingham – J Brand Ltd, Astmoor Operating Group Vice-Chair
- David Halton – Managing Director of Acer Engineering Ltd, Halebank Operating Group Chair
- Lee Brabin – Director of Suresafe Electrics, Halebank Operating Group Vice-Chair
The responsibilities of the BID Board are to guide and direct the BID Manager in the delivery of the Business Improvement District, ensuring that the BID Manager is held accountable for expenditure of BID3 monies and approving eligible expenditure in line with the delegated powers.
Operating Group Members (as of the end of BID3)
Halebank
- David Halton – Managing Director of Acer Engineering Ltd, Halebank Operating Group Chair
- Lee Brabin – Director of Suresafe Electrics, Halebank Operating Group Vice-Chair
- Joanne Penston – Senior Operations, Silva Timber Products
- David Farrell – Managing Director, Hough Green Garages Ltd
- Phil Hudzik – Managing Director, MELO World Ltd
- Richie Curran – Director, Global Connect Unified Communications
Astmoor
- Jill Naylor – Director of Kenay Ltd, Astmoor Operating Group Chair
- Adrian Fillingham – J Brand Ltd, Astmoor Operating Group Vice-Chair
- Tim Forber – Director, Knitwire Products
- Michelle Davies – HR Manager, Electron Technical Solutions Ltd
- Mahine Turner – Marketing Manager, Noveayr Therapeutics
- Laurence Parr – Site Manager, Howdens Joinery Ltd
- Jayne Furnival – Group Property Director, Langtree
- Gillian Cooke – Sales Manager, J.C. Peacock & Co Ltd
