How We Operate

We are company limited by guarantee, and we operate within regulations set by government when operating a Business Improvement District. We became operational as a BID in November 2006, following a successful vote 48% of businesses voted with 81.5 % voting in favour of the BID.

Q – I would like to be more involved in the BID, what opportunities are open to me?
A – You can apply to be a BID Board Director when vacancies are advertised in this BID Update*. You can also attend Open and Area meetings that are publicised in advance including a newly formed Retail Forum open to all retailers. Information and dates will be publicised on this website. A current vacancy for a BID Board Director exists, a role description is available by contacting Kathryn Shillito at kathryn@hullbid.co.uk or by phone on 611889. Applications welcomed from levy payers who can demonstrate some of the following skills or experience... successful activity in a complex partnership environment, achievement of transformational change in an organisation or environment and relevant experience as a company director. Applications to be supported by a current CV

Q – Car parking is a concern to many city centre businesses, what is the BID doing to help introduce improvements?
A – The BID is represented on the newly formed Transport Commission which has been introduced by Hull City Council to review all aspects of public and private transport along with a strategy for long term accessibility.

Q – The Business Plan states that the BID will support policing, will this only be in the BID wide area?
A – Yes it will only be in the BID area. The BID Board will support the Police to deliver a programme of special initiatives