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09 May

Original Edinburgh Launched to Secure BID Status for the Capital’s Old Town

Local businesses have launched Original Edinburgh, a new vehicle seeking to secure Improvement District status for the capital’s historic Old Town. James McGregor, owner of the Royal McGregor Whisky Bar and Restaurant and Chair of the Original Edinburgh Steering Group, said: “Original Edinburgh is a collaborative business improvement project which […]
06 May

Scotland’s Improvement Districts – 6 Months On

Phil Prentice, Programme Director of Scotland’s Improvement Districts, updates on progress made in the first six months since the launch of SIDs, and plans for the future. — It has been six months since Scotland’s Improvement Districts (SIDs), the new national centre for Improvement Districts in Scotland, was launched by […]
29 Apr

East Renfrewshire events benefit as national events programme celebrates milestone

Two East Renfrewshire events will benefit from a share of £143,500 from EventScotland’s National Programme Fund. Barrhead Rainbow Run and Run the Blades have been awarded grants from the milestone Round 40, to enhance event delivery and to further develop Scotland’s diverse events portfolio. Barrhead Rainbow Run is a 5km […]
26 Apr

Milngavie Businesses Vote in Favour of Renewed Business Improvement District

East Dunbartonshire Council – Following a renewal ballot that took place in March and April – and the first five years as an operational Business Improvement District (BID) – traders and firms in Milngavie have made the collective decision to build on the successes achieved. Of those traders in the […]
25 Apr

Aberdeen to Benefit from Free Ultrafast Wi-Fi and Phone Calls

BT – Aberdeen has become the second city in Scotland to benefit from the free InLink from BT service, offering residents, visitors and shoppers the fastest free public wi-Fi in the UK, free calls to landlines and mobiles, free mobile charging points plus a range of digital services, including local […]
25 Apr

Job Opportunity: BID Manager at Discover Lanark

Discover Lanark BID is seeking a self-starting, motivated experienced individual, with the ability to manage the delivery of the Discover Lanark BID 5-year business plan through projects and initiatives aligned with the four key themes for improvement: Appearance & Access – Improving how Lanark is presented to locals and visitors Business – […]
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16 Apr

Upcoming Events for Towns & Improvement Districts

Places are going fast for our upcoming events tailored to those who support towns, communities and improvement districts across Scotland. Check out full details below and book today to avoid disappointment!  See below for:  – Improvement Districts Webinar: Making the Most of Social Media (18 April) – STP: Town Delivery Models and Governance Strategy […]
15 Apr

Webinar on ‘Engaging Local Media’ for Improvement Districts Available to View Online

An online webinar designed to support Improvement Districts’ local media engagement strategies is now available to view online. View webinar here. The training was delivered by Message Matters, a leading Scottish strategic communications and political relations firm. The webinar is part of a series of live training sessions for Improvement […]
03 Apr

STP Chair Leigh Sparks: Scotland’s Towns – A Decade of Learning (Hopefully)

Leigh Sparks, Professor of Retail Studies at the University of Stirling and Chair of Scotland’s Towns Partnership, suggests how we can learn from recent experience to make the most of the Scottish Government’s £50m Town Centre Boost Fund. Originally published on Stirling Retail. — As this post is published (3 […]
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