Southend BID | The Story so Far

OUR SUCCESSES

here's what we've achieved

over the past six years

We've worked hard in Southend high street and seafront in so many ways.

An ongoing commitment to the BID will ensure continuity, as well as opening up new opportunities.

over

£280k

of income generated in addition to the levy

over

15k

visitor

enquiries

5111

Retail crime interventions
(shoplifting)

£11k

of extra

night-time

policing funded

over 400

LOST CHILDREN

REUNITED WITH THEIR PARENTS

annual

seafront

fireworks

displays

purple flag

The BID has supported the Council in retaining the town’s Purple Flag

accreditation

disc CRIME

REDUCTION APP

used by 84 daytime economy BID members and 77 night-time

economy members

extended scheme of

vibrant

banners,bunting & hanging baskets

80k

ChildSafe Wristbands issued

full time

street rangers

416

incidents requiring first aid from our street rangers

6559

rough sleeper engagements

vacant unit

artwork

to brighten up the high street

town centre

& seafront

bins

deep cleaned & repainted

over 45

BID Member networking and/or training events

392

nuisance or

unauthorised buskers relocated

over

150k

visitors to Southend

BID events each year

streetscape enchancements

including better lighting and new paving

OUR SUCCESSES

5111

Retail crime interventions (shoplifting)

over 400

LOST CHILDREN

REUNITED WITH THEIR PARENTS

purple flag

The BID has supported the Council in retaining the town’s Purple Flag

accreditation

disc CRIME

REDUCTION APP

used by 84 daytime economy BID members and 77 night-time

economy members

Retail crime interventions
(shoplifting)