What is a BID?
A Business Improvement District is a defined area, in this case Bury town centre, in which a levy is charged on all eligible business ratepayers.
The Bury BID levy is set at 1.5% of the rateable value and the funds are used to develop projects which will benefit all town centre businesses. For more detailed information, see the Bury BID Business Plan 2022-27.
Bury town centre BID is:
- Business led
- Business funded
- Guided by the Business Plan that the BID businesses input into
The funds from the BID levy do not replace council services, BID-funded projects will always be in addition to services provided by local authorities.
Meet The Team

Abigail Richardson
BID Manager
Abigail is an experienced place management professional with a passion for creating vibrant town centres and a deep understanding of the pressures facing local businesses.
This position is key to the success of the BID and the ongoing development of partnership working in Bury Town Centre.

Sally Boyd
Marketing and Communications Manager – part-time
Sally is from an advertising and arts marketing background and has made Bury her home for the last 20 years. Sally is responsible for strategy, planning and execution of all marketing and communications including overseeing and delivering event campaigns, print, pr, website and social media. Her work is both to promote Bury BID, our events and Bury town centre.

Poppy Howarth
Project and Events Manager – on maternity leave
Poppy brings a wealth of experience in theatre and live performance management, with a recent focus on community engagement in the Ribble Valley. In her role, she will oversee the planning and execution of a variety of projects and events, with a strong emphasis on building positive relationships and creating memorable, sustainable experiences. Poppy will also collaborate closely with local businesses on the new Bury Crime Reduction (BCR) system roll out and administration.

Cameron Taylor
Project Support Assistant – part-time
Cameron is currently studying a Sports Management Degree course at UCFB. Whilst doing his T-levels he completed a 315-hour work placement with Bury BID and now he helps to support the team on different town centre projects and provides website support. In his spare time, Cameron is a Radcliffe FC fan and spends most of his weekends watching them home and away.

Imogen Keen
Project and Events Manager – maternity cover
Imogen brings extensive experience in music events and festivals, having managed large-scale productions with high-profile artists and created memorable experiences for thousands. Drawn to Bury BID by its strong sense of community, Imogen is passionate about producing vibrant, engaging events that celebrate Bury, connect people and businesses, and attract new audiences to discover all the town has to offer.

John McLoughlin
Town Centre Ranger
John McLoughlin brings over 30 years of experience in security, venue security, and event management in the night time economy. His role focuses on keeping the town centre safe, supporting local businesses, and maintaining a visible, approachable presence throughout Bury. A lifelong local with a background in fitness, boxing, and martial arts, John knows Bury inside out and takes great pride in making a positive difference for businesses, visitors, and the wider community.

Daniel Brophy
Town Centre Ranger
Daniel “Danny” Brophy brings 17 years of experience in security, along with a background in plant operation and customer-facing work with Argos. As a Bury resident and proud family man, Danny knows the town well and is looking forward to working alongside John McLoughlin as a Town Centre Ranger. His role focuses on supporting local businesses, reporting issues such as graffiti and fly tipping, providing wayfinding support, and helping to maintain a safe, welcoming and well-managed town centre.





