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The Bury BID Ballot

Bury BID’s first term ends on 31 July 2027. Eligible businesses will have the opportunity to vote on whether the BID continues for a further five years, from 2027 to 2032.

Since the BID was established, it has put money directly into making Bury town centre safer, cleaner and busier. Events, business support, street improvements and town centre safety have all been funded through the levy. That work only continues if businesses vote YES.

What the BID Has Delivered

Over the current term, the BID has funded and delivered:

  • Events including Bury BID Comic Con and Bury Food & Drink Festival
  • The Shaun the Sheep town centre trail
  • Town Centre Rangers
  • Additional street cleaning and environmental improvements
  • Crime reduction work including the DISC reporting system
  • The SeedL online learning platform
  • Fully funded first aid and business training
  • Year-round destination marketing for Bury town centre
  • Free business networking and engagement programmes
  • Supported the Knife Angel, Bury Pride, the Bury 10k and Glaston-Bury
Why Vote Yes?
A successful ballot means the BID can keep investing in:

Safer Streets

Cleaner public spaces

Destination events

Business support and representation

Marketing and promotion

Training and skills

Bury town centre BID is business led, business funded, and guided by the Business Plan that the BID businesses input into.
Bury BID Board
Our Impact
The impact we’ve made as Bury’s business improvement district
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Attendees at the Food & Drink Festival

Town Centre Rangers introduced

DISC crime reporting system live

Year-round digital marketing campaigns

Additional street cleaning and graffiti removal delivered

Every vote matters

Check the FAQs or get in touch with the BID team.

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Delivering Results For Bury Businesses

From Bury BID Comic Con and Bury Pride to Glaston-Bury and the Food & Drink Festival, the BID supports events that bring people into town. It also funds marketing, street cleaning and projects that help local businesses attract more customers.

Helping Businesses Grow

The BID gives local businesses practical support through training, SeedL online learning, networking, recruitment events and marketing. These services help businesses build skills, reach customers and make useful connections.

Keeping Bury Safe

Town Centre Rangers, the DISC crime reporting system, extra street cleaning and partnership work all help keep Bury welcoming. Together, these projects support a safer town centre for businesses, visitors and residents.

Building The Next Five Years Together

The next BID term could run from 2027 to 2032. A successful ballot would allow businesses to shape what happens next, from events and marketing to security, training and town centre improvements.