Keswick BID

The Keswick BID is the first Market (and rural) Town to undertake a Business Improvement District ballot in England; the pilot has been driven by the business sector since concept and balloted 464 businesses throughout the town in September 2005.  Keswick is a town situated in the heart of the Lake District, with a diverse mix of business sectors and has a high number of accommodation and tourism related businesses.  The resident population of the town is 5,400 with between 1 and 2 million visitors per year.
 
A Company Limited by Guarantee has been established with a private sector Board and delivers the business plan on which Keswick Business people voted.  A part time co-ordinator has been appointed and projects are currently underway, for example additional Christmas Lights, improvement to alleyways and support to a new exciting festival – Keswick Mountain Festival 2007.
 
Information regarding the Keswick Business Improvement District can be found on www.keswick.org or for details about current activities contact John Stephenson on 07918 779653. 

Information regarding the development of the BID and the ballot contact Tina Smith on 01768 774144.