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BUSINESS SUPPORT

Tavistock BID has undertaken projects based on business need and demand – actively lobbied on issues important to you and your business, offered skills workshops and more…

Tavistock BID is committed to supporting the businesses in the BID area by working closely with stakeholders like West Devon Borough Council and Tavistock Town Council to ensure that your voices are heard and to ensure that you play a key role in the future of the town centre. COVID-19 has presented enormous challenges to you all and we have been there every step of the way.  

COVID-19 SUPPORT

Our priority during the global pandemic has been to ensure that you have the information and support you need. We were instrumental in the establishment of a Town Recovery Plan, with your interests at the very heart of it

TAVISTOCK GIFT CARD

Launching the Tavistock Gift Card in time for Christmas 2020 to ensure local money is kept in the town and businesses benefit directly

ESTABLISHING WORKING PARTNERSHIPS

Working hard to cultivate good working relationships with Tavistock Town, West Devon Borough and Devon County Councils - ensuring Tavistock BID is a key strategic partner - establishing important local collaborations with the Town Council on Christmas Light intallation; watering of the hanging baskets; assistance with Dickensian Evening and other issues regarding the town centre    

FIGHTING YOUR CORNER

Providing a voice for the business community and lobbying on your behalf - 

we actively lobbied against the Premier Inn proposal; introduced £2 all day parking and fought against parking charge increases; lobbied for dedicated Motorhome parking

SOUTH WEST BIDS

We are part of the South West BID Group which represents over 4,000 businesses in the region and is a powerful voice influencing the regional agenda.

CHAMPIONING LOCAL BUSINESS

Consistently reinforcing the #supportlocal message and providing multiple platforms to showcase the businesses of the town

TAVISTOCK CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

An initiative designed to recognise and reward great customer service 

- in collaboration with Rhiannon Spurgeon. 2022 will see the next awards. 

SUBSIDISING PITCHES AT TOWN EVENTS

Working with Tavistock Town Council to enable local businesses a presence at key town events and markets, funding up to two pitches at a Butchers’ Hall event or a marquee on Bedford Square

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