Liverpool Business Improvement District is a private, not-for-profit limited company, working on behalf of our 865 Levy Payers in Liverpool across three Business Improvement Districts: Retail & Leisure BID, Culture & Commerce BID and Accommodation BID.
Liverpool Business Improvement District is heading to ballot with a proposal that would unlock more than £10m of investment into Liverpool city centre through a new five-year term for the Culture & Commerce BID.
Covering the Waterfront, Commercial District and Lime Street, the Culture & Commerce BID focuses on increasing footfall, bringing commuters back into the city and improving the public realm. If approved, the new term running to 2031 will prioritise inward investment, improved wayfinding, cleaner and safer streets, year-round events and the restoration of key city centre squares.
With nearly two decades of delivery, Liverpool BID has already invested millions into public spaces, culture, events and business support, working with more than 800 city centre businesses.
Bill Addy, CEO of Liverpool Business Improvement District, said:
“Our pledge to business is to build on the work we’ve done and dedicate time and energy to those elements that make a real difference. Improving the public realm is good for business, it is often at the bottom of the list for funders but we see real value in creating spaces for people to enjoy, to enhance our beautiful city and make it a place we can be proud of. We invest in keeping it clean and safe, as well as animating our core areas with events and activity. We want to drive more investment by being able to tell the business story, the commercial story that is part and parcel of our everyday working lives. This is a great city to work in and to invest in. Its rich mixed economy, vibrant young and passionate workforce means we are on the top of the list for many international investors.
“In the two decades we’ve been operating we’ve seen many ups and downs in the economy, but a thing that has united us is our strong determination to make Liverpool thrive. Our businesses and commercial heart are the engine of our economy and they need a solid and stable environment to help them to succeed. Our cultural offer is one of the most popular in Europe, attracting millions of visitors every year, and each of our cultural institutions in the city centre is in a BID Area. They work hand in hand with us to help make this a vibrant and community driven city.”
Coming up
Culture & Commerce BID Ballot
26 February – 26 March
Liverpool Restaurant Week
18 – 26 April
Now in its third year, including Boss Bites Bash on Thursday 16 April.
Offers coming soon at liverpoolrestaurantweek.com
