Langthwaite BID

What is a (BID)?
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are the fastest growing partnership framework seen in decades in the UK. A BID is a geographically defined area where firms pay into a ring-fenced pot that funds additional services that the businesses have decided upon and approved in a legal ballot and which will benefit themselves as well as the wider local community. The BID is a legal instrument within the Business Improvement Districts (England) Regulations 2004. 
Each business pays according to its size (by rateable value: R.V.) to fund the additional services approved by the businesses. The process is managed by the businesses themselves and lasts for up to five years. The first BID was established in 2011 and was renewed for a further 5 years in 2016. The current Langthwaite BID, which started in 2016, needs to be renewed by a new ballot in 2021. 

What services does the BID provide to Businesses?


Working with key partners, the BID delivers four key strategic objectives and their related activities  identified as important by the businesses within the BID Area, these are:

  • Crime Prevention and Safety

    Systems put in place and activities undertaken to prevent crime and keep the park safe are:


    • Operation of a Park Wide CCTV System with 24/7 recording and timed live monitoring
    • ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) camera recording
    • Dedicated Security Patrols  
    • Security Officers on site, responding to suspicious activity, security issues and alarm activations
    • Operation of Park Wide Tannoy System to deter criminal activity
    • Crime Intelligence Sharing with Police, businesses and other agencies
    • Crime Alert System, businesses alerted to potential crimes 
  • Infrastructure

    Activities undertaken to maintain and inprove park Infrastructure.


    • Maintain and improve roads, footpaths and Verges
    • Winter gritting and Snow Clearance (when required)
    • Improved lighting on roads and footpaths
    • Improved broadband access and speeds on the park
    • Encourage a consistent and coordinated approach to the use of properties

  • Environment

    Activities undertaken to maintain a clean, tidy, attractive and safe environment on the park.


    • Grounds Maintenance contract to control litter and eliminate other waste from public environment
    • Annual Pride in Your Park Day to deep clean park involving park businesses, Local Council, Wakefield Council Street Scene Dept 
    • Management of shrubs and trees in public areas done in partnership with Wakefield Council Arbouricultural Team
    • Pollution Control - work with companies and agencies to minimise waste, debris, dust and fumes for affecint businesses on the park
  • Business Support

    Activities undertaken to support businesses on Langthwaite to grow and develop, access finance for growth, attract skilled people and raise thier profile in existing and new markets.


    • Support buinesses to access external funding sources
    • Signposting, guidance and advice to businesses to invest in and grow thier business
    • Encourage intiiatives which develop, improve or establish new buildings and facilities for businesses on the park
    • Advise and assist businesses in accessing appropriate support to enhance skills of staff
    • Promote the park and its businesses through media channels