Southport Business Improvement District

Southport Business Improvement District (BID) is an independent organisation that represents more than
750 businesses in Southport Town Centre.
It provides a collective voice for these businesses, implements programmes to help promote local spend and plays a
central role in attracting investment to the town.

92 Degrees coffee on Lord Street in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media

SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES

We’ll help save you money, build strong relationships and provide mentoring

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CREATING AN ATTRACTIVE ENVIRONMENT

The BID works to attract visitors through thousands of flowers and lights

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ADDING VALUE TO OUR BUSINESSES

Our campaigns aim to encourage people to Stay Local and to Buy Local

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ATTRACTING INVESTMENT TO OUR AREA

BID was a key player in the securing of £37.5million new investment in the town

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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

COVID BUSINESS SUPPORT

Businesses have been able to access a range of financial and practical support during the Covid-19 pandemic through support from the BID. We have helped firms to access vital grants and loans and supported venues to become Covid safe.

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REDUCE YOUR COSTS

We are now working with the Savings Advisory Service, independent auditors who can help you reduce business overheads and improve your cash flow. There is no obligation and the advisors provide full support. 

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BID CAMPAIGNS

We provide a strong voice to help local firms. Over 80 levy payers have signed up to Southport Gift Card. We are leading calls to maintain our vital Southport to Manchester rail service to stations including Piccadilly, Deansgate and Manchester Oxford Road.

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