What businesses say about the BID
“PHA members need this to drive visitor numbers and spend through better marketing and promotion. With a BID everyone has a vote and a voice.” Roy Martin, Chair, Plymouth Hospitality Association
“We need to create attractive physical links between the city centre and the Waterfront and shared marketing, encouraging visitors to explore the whole city. I’d love to see a permanent tall ship attraction on the Barbican. I believe the BID will secure a dynamic future for the entire Waterfront area and deliver these aspirations.” Ben Shearn, Chair of the Association of Barbican Businesses
“Plymouth has an amazing Waterfront which is one of the key reasons we were so excited with the opportunity to establish a restaurant and function facility at the Dome, we wholeheartedly support the Waterfront BID process as it provides additional funding and, importantly, a genuine focus on the actual requirements of all those businesses within the BID area; we look forward to playing our part within the Waterfront Partnership and helping to promote not only the Waterfront but the city as well”. Gary Rhodes, OBE
“Securing Plymouth’s national conferencing profile is key to my members. We totally back the Waterfront BID.” John Morcom, Chair, Conference Plymouth
“We fully support the Waterfront BID’s objectives believing the City Centre BID has acted as a national exemplar for effective business driven delivery.” David Parlby, CEO, Plymouth Chamber of Commerce
“This BID is good for business growth. Small businesses in the BID area need to make themselves aware of the advantages and then support the proposal.” Lesley Shorrocks, Chair, Federation of Small Businesses
“We fully support the BID process and look forward to seeing Plymouth’s Waterfront leisure assets getting the recognition and promotion they deserve on a national and international basis.” Dylan Kalis, Managing Director, Yacht Haven Marina
“The Waterfront’s hospitality offer is outstanding. A BID will help make it feel safer and cleaner for our customers.” Bobbi Hajiyianni, General Manager, New Continental Hotel
Plymouth Waterfront Partnership
“Although we accept this will increase our costs, the overall benefits far outweigh the marginal additional costs and will undoubtedly help put Plymouth’s Waterfront well and truly on the national map, benefiting us all. We welcome and support the BID initiative and the bright future it heralds for the city of Plymouth.”
Ed Steven, Managing Director, The Glassblowing House
“I am very supportive of the BID. I think it is probably the best idea Plymouth has ever seen to promote the local economy through one of our best assets, Plymouth Sound. It would be an opportunity wasted if the BID did not get approval.” Chris Arscott, Commodore, Royal Western Yacht Club
“It is paramount that a concerted, co-ordinated and consistent plan is put into place to push Plymouth to the fore as a prime location for both its on water and waterfront offerings and attractions. Plymouth is a historic and quite unique city by the sea and we must ensure that the facilities and services we can offer are fully communicated to the nation, Europe and the World.”
Alex King, Mount Batten Watersports Centre
“We need more visitor attractions across the Waterfront to improve Plymouth’s offer. For example the NMA has benefited from the draw of the big wheel on the Hoe.” David Gibson, National Marine Aquarium
“Plymouth is defined by its Waterfront…it has a global relevance. Everyone should be concerned about its future.” Chris Robinson, the Plymouth Barbican Trust
“PWP provides businesses with autonomy to deliver the BID through a private sector approach.” Richard Sutton, Senior Partner, Foot Anstey
“I think the BID makes good business sense. Investing in a busier Waterfront will benefit every business in the area.” Tony Achilles, Owner, Platters and Rocky’s, The Barbican
“Ashfords LLP is proud to support the Waterfront BID – it will help businesses and create jobs in what is an important part of Plymouth.” Ian Daniells, Manager, Ashfords LLP
“Come on chaps! It’s time to put your hands in your pocket and let’s show what can be done in a BID Partnership. Our decision. Our choice. And our money. We can’t afford to let this opportunity slip away.” Nigel Ledger, landlord of The Admiral MacBride and owner of The George Guesthouse
