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BUSINESS PLAN 2023 > 2028

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WHY SUPPORT THE WEST FITZROVIA BID

We have just moved into Fitzrovia from another BID that provided a range of benefits for us as a business and our staff. We are really pleased to know that a BID is being established for our new home.

James Temple
Chief Operating Officer, Seddons

Investment in West Fitzrovia is not just good for business but good for everyone who works, lives and visits the district. Businesses have the opportunity to vote on this business proposal to guide the district-wide activities:

  1. £4 MILLION INVESTMENT INTO FITZROVIA
  1. OVER £2 MILLION SAVINGS IN BUSINESS COSTS
    • Specialist procurement of business utilities and services 
    • Free training programmes for staff 

  1. CREATE A SUSTAINABLE DISTRICT
    • Support for businesses seeking social and environmental accreditation 
    • CO2 savings through consolidate services and area-wide programmes 
    • Secure inward investment for sustainable enhancements and development

4. DESTINATION OF CHOICE 

    • A safer environment for staff and visitors 
    • A cleaner environment with a dedicated cleaning team 
    • A greener neighbourhood to create a healthy environment

  1. REPRESENTATION WITH LOCAL AND CENTRAL GOVERNMENT ON ISSUES THAT MATTER DESTINATION OF CHOICE 

    • Oxford Street District plans 
    • Business rates 
    • Business policies

  1. ENHANCED SERVICE PROVISION ACROSS  FITZROVIA 
    • Working with Westminster and Camden Councils 
    • Additional street cleaning, litter provision and street team patrols 
    • Data insight and reporting to include TfL station data, footfall, spend, trend, air quality, property data

It’s your vote. Use it.

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