MAKING A DIFFERENCE WHERE OUR MEMBERS TELL US IT MATTERS
We are committed to making a difference where our members tell us it really matters.
The BID’s key objectives are:
BETTER PROMOTION
Helping to retain and attract new footfall
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Improve the environment
A COLLECTIVE VOICE
To influence and stimulate change
A SUSTAINABLE BUDGET
Spent locally
CLEANSING
Harrow Council have committed £87,000 per annum to improve the cleansing of the town centre under our direction.
STREET WORKS
We are helping to ensure that street works are managed effectively and, wherever possible, do not adversely affect day-to-day trading in the town centre or the people who work and live here.
PARKING
In partnership with the Council and car park owners, we are pressing for improvements in the provision of town centre car parking.
THE RETAIL MIX
We are undertaking research to develop a future positioning for the town centre. Working with owners, agents and the Council, our aim is to develop a mix of shops, restaurants, leisure facilities, offices and alternative users to reflect the evolving face of the UK High Street.
THE EVENING ECONOMY
We are seeking to create a more vibrant evening economy for the benefit of all, by delivering greater synergy between offices, shops, restaurants, bars and local entertainment venues.
LANDSCAPING
In conjunction with Harrow Council the BID helps to ensure that the Town Centre is a pleasant place to work, shop and relax by keeping trees neatly trimmed, reporting broken paving, and attending meetings to discuss new initiatives. We have installed ‘pop-up’ parks with seating for people to relax and enjoy a drink or snack from one of the many cafes.
BUSKING
Busking is currently suspended in Harrow Town Centre.
Due to a number of complaints and issues along St Anns Road we are currently not taking bookings until we have had a response from Harrow Council in relation to dealing with complaints and issues that have arisen.
FESTIVE LIGHTS
The BID organises the installation of a large Christmas Tree and festive lighting, with the lights usually being switched on during October to celebrate Diwali, and the tree arriving in November. Traditionally on the last Saturday of November we organise an event to celebrate switching the Christmas tree lights on which involves local performers, Santa’s Grotto, musical acts on stage and ending with a spectacular laser show.