BID SERVICES
| INCLUDED IN BID MEMBERSHIP | RRP COST* |
|---|---|
| Promotional marketing support and media coverage | £500+ per year |
| Business listing on visitnewbury.org.uk | £100 per year |
| Bespoke marketing training courses, e.g. social media strategy | £120+ per head |
| Discounted rates and sponsorship opportunities at specialised markets and events | N/A |
| Forum, webinar and Q&A sessions | N/A |
BOOKINGS
Commercial Bookings
Download an information pack and application form to hire space in the town centre for commercial activities and events.
Busking
Download an application form to apply for a busking permit for Newbury town centre. Please note the Code of Practice included on the form.
Leaflet Distribution
Download an application form to apply to distribute leaflets and free matter in Newbury town centre. Please note guidelines for distributing free literature are included on the form.
COUNCIL SERVICES
| TOWN CENTRE SERVICES | NEWBURY TOWN COUNCIL | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL |
|---|---|---|
| Highway and road maintenance, development and improvement | Yes | |
| Street light, illuminated sign and bollard management | Yes | |
| Traffic enforcement, car park management, and parking charges | Yes | |
| Monthly Farmer's Markets (1st Sunday of each month) | Yes | |
| Weekly Newbury Charter Market (Thursday & Saturday) | Yes | |
| Management of Victoria Park (including its hire to event organisers) | Yes | |
| Providing hanging baskets throughout the town centre | Yes | |
| Annual Newbury in Bloom and Britain in Bloom campaigns | Yes | |
| Annual contribution to the cost of the Christmas lights and Christmas tree | Yes | |
| Annual contribution to the cost of CCTV | Yes |
| SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES | NEWBURY TOWN COUNCIL | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL |
|---|---|---|
| Planning applications, premises licensing fees, and outdoor seating licences | Yes | |
| Trading standards, environmental health and licensing | Yes | |
| Business rates appeals, reductions, exemptions, relief and payments | Yes | |
| BID levy billing and enquiries | Yes | |
| Approving and administering business grants and funding | Yes | |
| Hanging baskets for businesses (through sponsorship) | Yes | |
| Mayor of Newbury bookings | Yes | |
| Civic Awards Scheme | Yes |
If you'd like to invite the Mayor of Newbury to your business event, please email mayor@newbury.gov.uk. For anything else, please contact the Town Hall on 01635 35486 or email towncouncil@newbury.gov.uk. Alternatively, please visit newbury.gov.uk.
If you need assistance regarding your BID levy, please get in touch with the business rates team: businessrates@westberks.gov.uk. For anything else, please contact WBC on 01635 519520 or email customerservices@westberks.gov.uk. Alternatively, please visit westberks.gov.uk.
