The Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID) in conjunction with Nottingham City Council has launched a new rapid urban clean up service for the city centre.
The Nottingham BID has invested £30,000 in a number of new machines for pavement washing, gum removal and graffiti removal which are operated by staff from Nottingham City Council.
Members of the Nottingham BID – city centre retailers, licensed premises, businesses in the office sector and higher education establishments – can access the new service via a special hotline to the Council’s Cleansing Team when they discover ‘morning after debris’ in the city centre. The Cleansing Team is contactable 24:7 by phone or email who then direct cleansing operatives to the problem areas by radio.
“We have invested in this new equipment on behalf of our members, in order to improve the level of cleanliness around the city centre,” said Neil Fincham, a director of the Nottingham BID. “Having a clean environment is something that our members have said plays a vital part making the city attractive to visitors to the city and it is great to collaborate with Nottingham City Council to deliver this enhanced cleansing service.”
“We are extremely pleased to work in partnership with the Nottingham BID to provide this service,” said Councillor Nicola Heaton, portfolio holder for community services. “We want local residents and visitors to have a pleasant experience when they are in the city centre and cleanliness plays an important part in this.”
About the Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID)
The Nottingham BID is a not for profit company that is privately funded by its members, who pay a percentage of their rateable value.
Its members are businesses and organisations in the retail, leisure, office and education sectors within a defined BID Zone in Nottingham city centre.
With over 800 members and an annual income over £1 million per year, Nottingham BID is one of the largest BIDs in the country.
The BID’s aim is to put Nottingham firmly on the map as a regional and national city of choice for shopping, leisure, work and study by delivering a range of initiatives which are driven and shaped by the members.
It’s in Nottingham is the brand used by the BID to promote the city which includes delivering campaigns and events throughout the year as well as a dedicated website and social media accounts.