Sidcup firms vote in favour of business-boosting investment
BY TOBY PORTER
toby@slpmedia.co.uk
Town centre firms have again voted in favour of a business-boosting investment.
The voting approval for a Business Improvement District (BID) in Sidcup town centre for a second term to release extra funds that local companies can apply for.
Cllr Cafer Munur, Bexley’s cabinet member for growth said: “This is brilliant news for Sidcup town centre and congratulations to the Sidcup BID team and the businesses involved.
“While Covid19 has made for very challenging business conditions during the past two years, many Sidcup businesses have appreciated the BID’s support through these difficult times.
The continuation of the BID in its vital role within the town is more important than ever as the recovery gets underway.”
Cheryl Curr, BID Manager said: “We are delighted that Sidcup businesses have voted for another term of the BID.
We will now start implementing our new business plan.
This includes continuing the many services we already have in place.
However, in our second term we want to be more ambitious, we will enhance our range of events to encourage footfall and spend in the town.
We will be supporting businesses to reduce the impact they have on our environment and at the same time reduce their costs.
“We will offer technical solutions to help them become more agile, giving them the tools to be able to respond effectively to any future challenging situations.”
The Sidcup BID zone includes both Sidcup High Street and Station Road and encompasses all the main retail, leisure and hospitality businesses in the town.
Sidcup BID will continue to run for a further five years until 2027.
Pictured: Cllr Cafer Munur/Bexley Town Hall
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