City Forums & Lobbying CityCo and Manchester BID represent our business networks at a range of city meetings and forums. As constant corporate champions, we have an influential role in lobbying local authorities authorities, transport organisations and...
We completed a ‘Next BID’ Shadow Board process from February to June 2017, over five round-table forums attended by BID members.
We began by circulating a consultation document to all BID levy payers to ask about support for the current Manchester BID and priorities going forward.
Monthly meetings then determined the remit of a 2018-2023 Draft Business Plan. The forums debated how future projects could benefit businesses and lead to more footfall and more of a say in our city’s future.
The meetings led to an agreement around five key themes for a 2018-2023 Manchester BID:
- Public Events
- Marketing and PR
- Operational Services
- Lobbying
- Internal Communication
A 2018-2023 Draft Business Plan was then circulated for comments.
2018-2023 Shadow Board Meetings
Thursday 15 June: Overall summary of the proposed business plan and agreement of focuses
Download meeting briefing note here
Download notes and and recommendations from the meeting here
Tuesday 16 May: Internal communication, lobbying, relationships with other bodies (MCC, GMP) and governance
Download meeting briefing note here
Download notes and recommendations from the meeting here
Wednesday 26 April: Operational support for businesses
Download meeting briefing note here
Download notes and recommendations from the meeting here
Tuesday 28 March: Promotion of the city centre, retail and F&B
Download meeting briefing note here
Download notes and recommendations from the meeting here
Thursday 9 February: Development of events to attract footfall and spend
Download meeting briefing note here
Download notes and recommendations from the meeting here
If you would like to share any feedback, please get in touch with BID Manager Phil Schulze.
