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
7
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
4
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
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