Barrhead has over 10 years of capital investment coming through housing and commercial development. To ensure we are making the most of this golden opportunity and that our town centre has a vision and plan for the future based on our town economy, a Business Improvement District is being established.
Andy is the All About Barrhead BID Manager, and the first point of contact for all queries relating to the All About Barrhead BID project for members and for any questions relating to inclusion within the Business Directory
In 2010, The Scottish Government defined a Business Improvement District (BID) as; “A precisely defined geographical area of a town, commercial district or tourism and visitor area, where businesses vote to invest collectively in local improvements resulting in an improved business environment and improved local economic growth.” As such, the Barrhead BID ‘All About Barrhead‘ was developed by the town’s commercial sector and continues to be managed and paid for by the same businesses – plus or minus a few retailer changes. The concept only works if voted in by a majority of businesses, and it is then sustainable for its 5-year term by the payment of a compulsory BID levy. This collective investment pulls businesses together, including both independent and national retailers, and forms a large support network in which all businesses can flourish.
