CROYDON TOWN CENTRE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
After a successful ballot, the BID started on April 1st 2007 and will operate for a 5 year term.  It will be committed to enhancing Croydon’s image, profile and competitiveness in order to develop its position as a leading commercial and cultural centre in the South East.

The BID will generate an investment in excess of £5 million for the town centre area over the next 5 years.  This will come from a small levy collected from the eligible businesses. It is intended other funding opportunities will be secured. The BID team and Board, consisting of local business representatives, will act to deliver the projects and services that the businesses themselves have voted for.  These services are additional and will not replace the existing council services. The overall objectives are:

To create a safer and more secure area. To improve the perception and image of Croydon. To make Croydon a cleaner and more attractive environment. To improve the accessibility to and within the area. To act as a facilitator and collective voice for the businesses.

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS… LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
Croydon BID Celebrates New Chief Executive, Fresh Team And Project Success.
Brian Stapleton took up his position of Chief Executive of Croydon Business and Croydon Town Centre BID Company on the 17th September.

The Town Centre Cleans Up Its Act
As the first stage to ensuring the town centre is clean and attractive, a dedicated BID taskforce is deep cleaning and removing chewing gum from the streets of all the major routes through the town centre.

Dingwall Avenue Public Conveniences
To improve facilities in the town centre the BID Company, Whitgift Centre and NCP have formed a partnership to improve the Dingwall Avenue Passage Way and refurbish and reopen the public conveniences there in time for Christmas shoppers.

Croydon Town Centre Will Sparkle This Christmas!
A magnificent energy-efficient Christmas light scheme will illuminate the entire

BID area this Christmas. The 17th November switch-on will mark the start of 6 weeks of festive celebrations including street-performers, children’s entertainment and carol singers. Christmas shoppers will be delighted with the series of markets in North End between now and Christmas - the Autumn Food & Craft Fair 4th-7th October, the Italian Market 8th-10th November and the Green Market 6th-9th December

To find out more about the exciting opportunities and benefits that the BID will have for Croydon, log on to www.croydonbid.com

If you would like to know more about BIDs and how Croydon Business is involved, please contact BID Manager Ros Morgan, ros.morgan@croydonbid.com