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Exploring a Business Improvement District (BID) for Rawtenstall

Earlier this year, businesses across Rawtenstall were invited to share their views on the opportunities and challenges facing the town.

The consultation provided valuable insight into the issues affecting local businesses and highlighted a strong appetite for greater collaboration, improved communication, enhanced promotion of the town, and a stronger business voice.

Building on these findings, Pride in Place Rawtenstall has commissioned work to explore whether a Business Improvement District (BID) could provide a way for businesses to work together to address shared priorities, influence investment, and help shape the future of Rawtenstall.

No decisions have been made. This development phase is about listening to businesses, understanding priorities, and determining whether a BID could deliver real benefits for the local business community.

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What Businesses Told Us

Get Involved

Your views can help shape the future of Rawtenstall town centre. Whether you took part in the original business consultation or are hearing about the initiative for the first time, we want local businesses and property owners to have the opportunity to get involved.

Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Wednesday 4 November, 6pm

  • Businesses are invited to register their interest in attending the Chamber of Commerce meeting on Wednesday 4 November at 6pm, being held at Asda Café, Holly Mount Way, Rawtenstall, BB4 8EE.
  • Places for businesses that are not Chamber members are limited, so it is important that companies register their interest and indicate if they would like to attend the meeting on Wednesday 4th November.

Register Your Interest

Complete our short online form to:

  • Request a place at the Chamber of Commerce meeting on 4th November
  • Join the project mailing list and receive updates
  • Express an interest in joining the group helping to take the BID forward

What will be discussed

The meeting will bring together representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and organisations involved in current and future plans for Rawtenstall.

The agenda will cover matters of business for the Chamber of Commerce and will also include:

  • £20 million Rossendale Pride in Place update – including an opportunity for businesses to provide feedback.
  • Business Improvement District (BID) – an update on the potential for establishing a BID. Greville Kelly from Groundwork will present the findings from the BID feasibility study and provide an overview of the next steps, including development of a BID proposal for consultation. Greville will also explain the importance of business involvement to ensure local businesses can actively help shape the proposals, including the opportunity to join a BID Steering Group.

If you would like to attend on 4 November, please make sure you select this when registering. Places for non-Chamber members are limited.

REGISTER HERE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Business Improvement District (BID)?

A BID is a business-led partnership that brings businesses together to invest in agreed projects and services that support the local economy and improve an area.

Has a BID already been agreed?

No. This work is currently exploring whether a BID is the right option for Rawtenstall. Businesses will have opportunities to help shape any proposals before decisions are made.

Why are we doing this now?

The business consultation identified a desire for stronger business representation, improved communication, greater promotion of the town, and increased collaboration between businesses and stakeholders. Exploring a BID is one way of responding to those priorities.

Can I still get involved if I didn’t complete the original consultation?

Absolutely. This process is open to all businesses within Rawtenstall, and we encourage everyone to take part in the conversation.