{"id":40122,"date":"2024-08-08T09:55:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T09:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/news\/fresh-bid-to-boost-galashiels-town-centre\/"},"modified":"2024-08-08T09:55:19","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T09:55:19","slug":"fresh-bid-to-boost-galashiels-town-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/news\/fresh-bid-to-boost-galashiels-town-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresh bid to boost Galashiels town centre"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\"AnthonyAnthony O’Neil<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

A renewed attempt is being made to introduce a levy aimed at boosting footfall in Galashiels<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
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A fresh attempt is to be made to boost the economy of a Borders town by making businesses pay a levy towards improvement work.<\/p>\n

A previous effort in Galashiels six years ago failed to secure the necessary support.<\/a><\/p>\n

Now another ballot is to be held on the creation of a Business Improvement District (BID) in the town.<\/p>\n

A proposed date of 20 November this year has been set for businesses to vote on whether it should go ahead this time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The BID initiative – backed by the Scottish government – is aimed at supporting economic growth in a town or commercial district.<\/p>\n

It is normally led by the private sector and can help generating additional revenue to help boost visitors and extra footfall.<\/p>\n

There are currently more than 30 BIDs operating in Scotland with one of them in the Borders in the Tweed Valley.<\/p>\n

The last time a vote was held in Galashiels the majority of businesses voted in favour – 105 to 42.<\/p>\n

However, the outcome is decided by overall rateable value of the premises involved and that was more than 60% against the plans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"JimJim Barton<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

A previous attempt to create a BID failed to secure the required support<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
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There are about 350 eligible properties in the proposed Galashiels BID area.<\/p>\n

The steering group behind the project estimates it could provide nearly \u00a3170,000-a-year.<\/p>\n

If successful, the money generated could be used towards developing events and attractions, supporting businesses and boosting the town as a tourist destination.<\/p>\n

Scottish Borders Council would have to put about \u00a38,500-a-year into the scheme as it has some properties in the area involved.<\/p>\n

It is being asked to support the process and note the date earmarked for the ballot to take place.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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