During the 2nd term, our achievements include: • Christmas Wonderland generating footfall of over 3m in 6 weeks including over 30 events across the coastal villages and towns, 2 Santa’s Grottos, and illuminated Christmas Trees throughout the areas• A calendar of events attracting over 100,000 attendees•...
During the 2nd term, our achievements include: • Seed funding BAHA who have secured £70,000 funding to provide training and support for hospitality businesses• Support for Business Events Bournemouth totalling over £150,000 generating over £3.2 million additional revenue for our businesses and increasing overnight stays for...
During the 2nd term, our achievements include: • Seed funding ‘Shake & Stir, attracting over 35,000 people to Southbourne, becoming a signature event in the area• Supporting Southbourne Revival, attracting 25,000 people to the area• Christmas Shopping Guide showcasing the fantastic shops and hospitality businesses in...
During the 2nd term our achievements include: Working with our many partners to improve the experience in our destinations. Much of our work during the last couple of years has pivoted to supporting our business as we went through and are emerging from the COVID pandemic•...
In March 2022 the Bournemouth Coastal BID will need to undergo a renewal ballot to seek and secure a further five years of the Business Improvement District. The basic principles however will remain the same and primarily it is all about recovering and strengthening the...
During the 2nd term our achievements include: Keeping our businesses informed, networked and supported throughout the year on the work of the BID, appropriate research and data as well as opportunities that arise.• BID Resilience funding of £50,000 secured to cover operating costs so more of...
During the 2nd term, our achievements include: Continuing to market Bournemouth and its trading districts year round, with emphasis on the off season and also business markets. Over £1m has been spent on the following:• Christmas Tree Wonderland• Christmas in our areas• Arts by the Sea•...
During the 2nd term, our achievements include: • Strings of Lights and trees above the shops• Planting and maintenance of 12 floral planters throughout the year• Bournemouth Easter Bunny Hunt• Lighting Tuckton Roundabout at Christmas ...
Boscombe precinct will never quite be the same again!! We have launched our new 3D building mapping projector. The capabilities of this piece of equipment are incredible- we can use it under cover of darkness to project exciting, seasonal shows and art, all designed to...
Following on from our successful pilot in Boscombe in the lead up to Christmas we are pleased to announce that we have employed 2 security officers to support night porters in our hotels on the East and the West cliff. Patrolling in a dedicated van...
The word about our Green Machine is getting about! Recently our BID Manager, Fiona, was contacted by British BIDs who were really interested in our composting initiative in Boscombe. You can listen to what she has to say here The British BIDs Podcast • A...
We are very pleased to announce a new partnership with Beryl Bikes. Our businesses in the hospitality sector told us that they would like to reward their hard working staff as we go into the Spring and summer of 2022, so we have provided businesses...
Our first planters have arrived in Southbourne! This year we are bringing the beach up to our trading areas. Check out the new colourful planters in Southbourne. This is the first phase of our installation and upgrade of the planting in our areas. Inspired by...
I became Chair of Bournemouth Coastal BID in 2015 and have volunteered my time, energy, and passion into making it a vibrant and prosperous place to work and visit. In times, that were challenging in so many ways, I have seen Bournemouth Coastal BID deliver...
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