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.
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