I am in the process of contacting former chamber of trade members, as mentioned above, especially those who tried to reform the organisation.
A Business Improvement District, is designed to help businesses, that's why they pay the levy, they invest in the towns services to gain more customers, but in improving these services the town wins, so do we as residents of Llandudno.
I am surprised by the lack of input, FOR or AGAINST this topic, reading previous threads and comments, there have been a lot complaints and suggestions for improving services etc. across the forum, so just in case it is not
clear, I will list below just some of the benefits I think we could gain, bearing in mind this would be over and above the services already provided.
Mostyn St., ....."the decline of the High St." A BID group would deal with dirty empty shops, overnight street cleansing,extra planting and seating, more litter bins, these are just some of the issues raised in the past.
Local Attractions.....Happy Valley, Heulfre Gdn's. all garden areas would benefit, North shore?..museums etc.
Existing local groups would gain, the BID would raise additional funds and support for ie. Friends of Happy Valley
and the Extravaganza, our biggest crowd puller and major asset.
Christmas....is a big one, a BID puts a lot of time effort and money into it...... "XMAS LIGHTS" and themes again more funds and support for the organising group. Also fireworks.
Car parking and coaches, always problems.
And they work with other local organisations, the council, Venue Cymru, tourist board to make the most of what we have,
a BID works by improving services over and above council baselines.
So please help...COMMENT......if it does not get support here, on the forum it's got no chance.
PS Admin is it possible to link a poll to this thread. Ta.