Because the town
needs change
Making Huddersfield great for everyone
“Huddersfield BID is a key stakeholder within Huddersfield town centre and is an integral part of the development and future of Huddersfield. Our second term objectives have been set in response to Levy payer needs and we will spend the next Five years working to those objectives.
We will strive to Engage with businesses and town centre visitors alike, to promote Huddersfield as a play to visit, work and live and overall… enjoy in a safe and inviting environment. We will promote businesses, events, activities and services through our new town centre digital hub- Hello Huddersfield App and deliver on our promises to increase footfall into the town centre through our key events.
Our town is a beautiful historic town, and we are proud of its built environment, so we strive to enhance it by jet washing the streets, removing unsightly graffiti and cleaning the pavements of discarded chewing gum. Our “Enhance” objective will mean that our town will be presented in its best possible light, ready for visitors and residents to enjoy. We will work with other key stakeholders in the town on green planting, festive lighting, artistic embellishments and meaningful wayfinding.
A strong and thriving town is one which is well trained, has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and is forward thinking towards new technologies, changes in legislation and emerging markets. Over the next Five years we plan to deliver on our “Enterprise” objective and support businesses within their training needs, sustainable initiatives and diversification through small business loans to improve units, in work training to strengthen their workforce offer and inform businesses of new legislation which will affect their business.
I am excited to be part of such an amazing, hardworking team, who have Huddersfield at their heart. The whole Huddersfield BID team are looking forward to term Two and are excited for the plans we aim to deliver and see Huddersfield town centre change and grow for a positive future.”
Sam Sharp, Huddersfield BID Manager
Term Two Objectives
We are excited to introduce our objectives for Huddersfield BID Term Two which builds on the foundation we set in our first term and takes us forward for the next five years.
After seeking opinions and feedback from our levy payers, we have developed three key objectives for 2024 to 2029 across 3 distinct categories:
Enhance
To enhance the vibrancy and overall appeal of Huddersfield town centre by creating and maintaining inviting public spaces, ensuring long-term vitality.
Engage
To facilitate meaningful engagement with local businesses, residents and stakeholders, fostering active involvement, empowerment and a sense of unity through collaboration and an engaging calendar of events.
Enterprise
To promote growth and sustainability of local businesses, creating an environment that encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.
The Bid Area
The map shows the Huddersfield BID Zone, remaining the same as our first term, including new businesses and roads that have been developed and created during our second term according to the rules of Rateable Value.
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What we deliver
Huddersfield BID are continually delivering our Term Two objectives, Enhance, Engage and Enterprise.
In our second term 2024-2029, we are delivering on our services and objectives with measurable outcomes and transparent data collection. We are accountable, hardworking and strive to improve the Huddersfield BID area, because our town needs action.
NO OTHER ORGANISATION IN THE TOWN CENTRE PROVIDES THIS COMBINED LEVEL OF SERVICES.
Events
We’re making Huddersfield a great place to visit with a full calendar of lively events that are free, family-friendly activities which drive footfall into the town centre.
2024 Achievements
Huddersfield town centre needs action and Huddersfield BID is the organisation to make that happen. They are accountable to levy payers and will work hard to meet their objectives for the second term.
Hayley Higgins, Store Manager at Boots Opticians,Huddersfield BID Vice Chair
