inSwindon BID Set To ContinueIndependent management company for Swindon Town Centre will be continuing for a second termBusinesses within
the BIDs geographical area were given the opportunity in which to cast their
votes for or against the continuation of inSwindon BID for a further five years
from April 2012.
The result was
announced earlier today by Swindon Borough Council, who independently collated
and verified the returned ballot papers.
Of the businesses
who voted, 68% voted in
favour of the BID continuing until 2017. This also represented 67% of the aggregate rateable
value of the businesses who voted.
Simon Jackson, Chief
Executive of inSwindon BID, commented: "The country is in very difficult
financial times where many businesses could have sought to reduce cost. It is
encouraging to see that Swindon businesses have chosen not to do this, but
rather to continue with their investment in the future of the town."
"inSwindon BID will
now continue to work hard for the town centre, particularly since we now have
an enormous responsibility to demonstrate to those businesses that the right
decision was made to take inSwindon BID forward to 2017."
"As a company we are excited about the new businesses coming on board including Jurys Inn and the Travel Lodge. It is an opportunity to really push the fantastic hotels and facilities we have in the town centre and bring new people to Swindon." Cllr Rod Bluh, leader
of Swindon Borough Council, commented: "As a direct result of this ‘yes’ vote,
an added £2.8m worth of investment will be brought into the town between now
and 2017. Swindon Borough Council is in full support of the future of inSwindon
BID and wishes them every success with the next five years."
"I am confident that
the inSwindon BID team are committed to creating an even better Swindon town
centre for the future, and will be working closely with all the businesses
within the new BID geographical area to ensure that they deliver the business
plan commitments."
For more information on inSwindon, please visit their website via the link below.
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