“ A-Plan is proud to support the Newbury BID. In an increasingly competitive economic climate, pooling our resources through the Buisness Improvement District benefits Newbury businesses, residents and visitors, allowing Newbury's retail, leisure, hertiage and culture to flourish and grow. The increase in footfall alone since the inception of the Newbury BID, makes supporting the renewal an easy choice! ”

ALISTAIR CHAPMAN | A PLAN INSURANCE

“ My business partner Liz Chandler was part of the committee that applied for the BID back in 2012. The BID has a vital role to play increasing footfall within the town by planning and organising town initiatives and events. The BID meetings are very important to attend. They are vital for Newbury businesses to have a voice and air any concerns they may have. For this reason I will continue to support Newbury BID and hope that they will be a future resource for buisnesses and retailers within Newbury. ”

ANITA HATCH | NATURES CORNER

“ The first term of the BID has seen some great improvements to the Town Centre. Some of the many things that wouldn't have happened without the BID include more events in the town centre, Street Rangers, Xmas Lights and signposting. All of this helps to make Newbury town centre a better place for more more people to shop and visit, and more people in the town centre help all of buisnesses.
I am supporting the BID renewal in October as I support a vibrant Newbury town centre, its great for the people of Newbury and therefore also great for the businesses in Newbury.”

GRAEME LEECH | REGENT LETTINGS

“ The BID is our voice and our resource, dedidcated to helping us and other buisnesses grow. Whilst some businesses benefit more than others, overall having the BID means that Newbury town centre has developed adn hosted events that we wouldn't have had without them. As a result the town centre is fighting back against the national downturn into footfall. We would love to see the BID use their experience of what has worked well and not so well over the past 5 years to build on their successes over the next 5 years.”

NIGEL MORRISON | BRANCH MANAGER WILKO

“ Newbury BID is fantastic in allowing buisness' from all industries to come together to plan and discuss upcoming events in the town. We support BID for its renewal in October as this will mean the continued interaction and planning needed by businesses to allow them to thrive into the future.”

HEDLEY PALMER | M&S

“ Since starting at Jigsaw Newbury the BID have been nothing but fabulous in ensuirng I know what is going on in the town & how we can get involved. Suzanne has gone above & beyond in helping with any query we have. Jigsaw in particular encourages each store to get involved with as much marketing in their town as possible, if it wasn't for the BID this would have been much more challenging and I wouldn't have half the contacts we now have. As a result of this we won marketing store of the year for the company. I would most certainly vote 'Yes' on the renewal of the BID as the town wouldn't have the fabulous community spirting it has if it was not for the BID's hard work. ”

ANDI WILLIAMS | JIGSAW

“ In my opinion the projects delivered by the BID team have, quite simply, made Newbury a more attractive place to visit, live and work. In the face of stiff competition from internet retailers and other local shopping destinations, the prestigious Purple Flag award and the ongoing successful social media and advertising campaigns, supported with regular events such as the popular Easter Egg Hunt, Artisan Markets, Street Entertainters and Food Fairs, to name just a few, all continue to attract visitors to the town as evidenced by the growth in footfall traffic. And where would we be without our Christmas lights, the envy of many other towns, and our tremendous Street Rangers? I for one, want this work to continue and for that reason shall be voting "Yes" in the BID renewal ballot. ”

CHRIS DAVIES | DIRECTOR AT ROSS BROOK

“ We are encouraged by the improved retail areas of the town centre and the variety of the events being staged which in turn encourages visits to the town. We look forward to the office and other employment sectors beign equally represented in the next term of the BID ”

YVONNE SOULBY | YA PROPERTIES

“ To even the most casual observer, it is evident that the BID is continuing to make a big difference for the better in Newbury - the town is vibrant, clean, well signposted, a joy to live and work in. There are frequent and varied activities and events around the town to entertain and attract people in. There is definitely a more positive and upbeat vibe to the town. As a levy payer independent business owner in the town, I am very happy with the progress the BID are making and long may it continue. Of course I'll be voting 'Yes!' ”

FIONA CROOKS SMITH | RAINBOWS OF NEWBURY

“ Newbury BID really helped our business when we started and has continued to do so, from advice on useful contacts in Newbury, to help in planning our open day and other events. Always friendly to speak to, they have made us feel welcome and supported in the local buisness community.
We will be voting YES to keep Newbury BID - they encourage good relations and communications amougst the diverse traders in Newbury and are an invaluable resource for new and established businesses. ”

JACQUIE GIBBONS | THE CO-OPERATIVE FUNERAL CARE

“ I have found the Newbury BID to be very beneficial to drive new members/leads into our new club in Newbury. Social media has been a good tool with new leads into the club. I `think the BID Rangers are an asset to the Town Centre area. ”

LEWIS FREEMAN | BST FITNESS