CHELMSFORD FOR GROWTH
We will be a strong body to help support businesses in a number of ways.
To work collaboratively and strategically, representing business interests to encourage growth, development and investment of businesses in Chelmsford city centre.
THE BID WILL SPEND AN AVERAGE OF £87,000 PER YEAR A TOTAL OF £433,000 OVER FIVE YEARS
From the workshops, the second most discussed topic was ‘Commercial Attractiveness’. Comments related to commercial attractiveness highlighted the need to fill the vacant units in the city centre, possibly by encouraging pop-up shops and other options for more flexible use.Also in the workshops, the third most discussed topic was around business community and comments included the need to encourage members who support the BID to share knowledge/ experience with other businesses and invite them to become involved.
HOW WE WILL BE DELIVERING THIS?
1
Work closely with the local authority, partner organisations & other businesses to encourage a coherent & planned approach to the use & development or refurbishment of properties, sites & the public realm in Chelmsford city centre.
2
Work with businesses, landlords and potential investors to encourage flexibility on the use of space for new and existing businesses to encourage
development and growth.
3
Support the growth of a distinctive evening and night time leisure offer, to create an attractive
and vibrant atmosphere.
4
Seek match funding, grant opportunities & other sources of revenue, both financial & in-kind, both for the BID & others, to increase the BID’s ability to achieve its vision and objectives.
5
Develop relationships between businesses and organisations in Chelmsford and those outside the
area who have an interest in seeing a vibrant and successful city.
7
Work with others to provide and report on a range of indicators which monitor the economic performance
of Chelmsford including: footfall and foot-flow,
commercial performance and
customer perceptions.
6
Communicate between the BID & its businesses & organisations, to keep businesses engaged & informed of BID activities & issues which may affect their environment & to keep the BID informed of business needs & priorities.
8
Work closely with emergency services, local authorities’ statutory services & other key stakeholders during times of national or local incidents, emergency situations or economic or logistically challenging periods to maintain a safe and positive experience for all.