Blackpool Town Centre
Blackpool BIDs Limited
Blackpool BIDs Limited is the accountable body behind Blackpool’s two-BID model, overseeing the management and delivery of both the Town Centre BID and the Tourism BID.
Together, these two Business Improvement Districts support the town’s businesses, strengthen the local economy, and help create a safer, more attractive environment for everyone who lives in, works in, or visits Blackpool.
BID Governance
The company is governed by a Board of Directors who are responsible for the effective governance, financial oversight, and operational delivery of both BIDs. The Board is made up of representatives from a wide range of stakeholders, including those from each BID area, and has the appropriate balance of skills, experience, independence, and local knowledge to discharge its duties effectively.
The Board meets quarterly to set the strategic direction, drive the aims and objectives set out in the five-year business plan, approve budgets, and monitor performance. Directors are appointed by the Board and ratified by BID members at the company’s Annual General Meetings. Delegated powers are provided to a Finance & Governance sub-group to support the implementation of Board decisions and ensure robust financial control.
The Town Centre Management Group guides the day-to-day work of the Town Centre. Members are selected from businesses located within the town centre. This group helps shape the annual programme of activity in line with the business plan and proposes yearly budget requirements for Board approval.
Blackpool BIDs Limited is a company limited by guarantee. Company registration number 13506605.
Blackpool BIDs are a member of British BIDs
Downloads
Company’s Articles of Association
Further information is available in the Company’s Articles of Association.
Appointment of Directors
For details on how Directors to the Board are appointed, see the guide below.
Guide To The Appointment Of Management Group Members
For details on how Management Group members are appointed, see the guide.
Meet our Board
CHAIR
John Westhead
Growth and Potential
VICE CHAIR
Graham Cowley
Business in the Community
Jake Whittington
Little Blackpool Leisure Company
Andrea Challis
Partington’s Holiday Centres
Jane Cole
Blackpool Transport
James Cox
Pleasure Beach Resort
Linda Dean
Blackpool & The Fylde College
Jo Duff
Marks & Spencer
Martin Long
Napthens Solicitors
Eddie Nelder
Choice Hotels
Kate Shane, MBE
Blackpool Tourism Ltd
Peter Taylor
Blackpool Entertainment Company Ltd
Members
A levy payer can nominate one representative from its organisation to become a member of Blackpool BIDs Limited. An individual stakeholder with relevant skills and knowledge can also become a member of the company. An Annual General Meeting is held at the end of each calendar year to which all members are invited, and details will be posted on this website.
For further details, see the document below.
Extracts from the Articles of Association regarding becoming a member:
Become a member
To apply to be a member please complete the form below and send it to admin@blackpoolbid.org.