Coventry BID secures another five-year term

Coventry BID has secured another five-year term.

The recent reballot process for the BID, which has served the business community in Coventry city centre for 20 years, saw the majority of members vote for it to continue its work for another five years.

Through a period of consultation as part of the reballot, businesses had highlighted three major areas they want the BID to focus on: security and safety; enhancing and promoting the city centre; and business voice and support.

BID manager Joanne Glover said: “We’re delighted that businesses have put their faith in Coventry BID for another five-year term. Over the past 20 years, the BID has played a key role in helping support businesses and ensure that Coventry city centre is a safe, successful place to be.

“It is clear that the majority of businesses recognised what would be lost without a BID in the city centre, and voted to retain and build on the support we offer to help promote them and the city as a whole.

“At the BID we have always known there is more to be done, hence the priorities we outlined in the Business Plan following consultation with our members. With that in mind, we’re pleased that we can build on everything we’ve achieved and do even more to make Coventry city centre one of the best places to live, work, do business in and visit in the UK.

“As we’ve said previously, we’ve taken our members’ feedback and plan to continue to promote culture, tourism and events, to invest in campaigns that celebrate Coventry as a thriving location for investment, to ensure businesses are involved in partnership working across the city, and to help raise the national and international profile of Coventry.”