Broughty Ferry BID
Meeting 1
Held at 7pm on Thursday 27th March 2014
at Avian House, 87 Brook Street
Note of Meeting
Present:
Gordon Reid, Carlogie Ltd (BID consultant)
Andy Boylan, Tesco
Andy Keir, Bruach
Marco Caira, V Caffe
Doug Binnie, Nicol Russell
Brian Cairns, Avian
Jim Patrick, Avian
Carole Jenkins, Dundee City Council
Apologies:
John Black, The Fort
Pauline Davidson, Partners Hair and Beauty
Mhairi McDermott, Mohair
James Ewart, Honda
Jonathan Booth, Millars
Euan McNicoll, Aitkens Wine
Carole Sommerville, Clementine
1. Purpose of meeting
The purpose of the meeting was to explore the appetite for developing a ‘business
improvement district’ in Broughty Ferry and if positive to commence project planning.
It was noted that Gordon Reid, Carlogie Consulting has been appointed as BID
consultant by the BFTA. Funding for the appointment has been secured from the
Scottish Government. Gordon’s contract requires him to assist the steering group to
take the project through to the ballot stage.
It was also noted that Dundee City Council supported the application to the Govt for
funding and has agreed to provide ‘in kind’ support for the project up to the value of
£20,000.
2. Presentation
GR outlined the BIDs concept and gave examples of projects undertaken by other BIDs.
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3. Does Broughty Ferry need one?
Considerable discussion followed the presentation. It demonstrated a strong desire to
improve Broughty Ferry as a business location and much enthusiasm for the BID process
as a means to that end. It was unanimously agreed that the BID project should proceed.
4. Issues
Strong themes emerged from the discussion:
a. The business community should act together in the short term to market an
improved product to the resident population
b. In the medium term, the BID should promote and coordinate the development of
a much stronger town centre
c. A suitable balance needs to be struck between independent retailers and
national multiples
d. Customer accessibility/car parking needs to be improved
These are noted and will be further debated as the BID business plan is developed.
It was noted that most of the discussion focused on the retail sector and that further
thought needs to be given to the non-retail business sector across the town.
5. Steering group
It was unanimously agreed that the steering group should continue. All attendees
expressed an interest in continuing as members. It was further agreed that:
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Chair
A chair of the steering group should be appointed. Accordingly, it was agreed
that nominations should be sent to GR before the next meeting who would
arrange any ballot as required.
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Members
It was agreed that there is merit in the group not expanding much beyond 15
members (ie attendees and apologies) but the balance of business types and
sectors should be such that all main groups are included.
It was noted that other businesses had shown interest in becoming members of
the steering group, but had not attended the meeting.
It was also agreed that representation from the BFTA office bearers should be
sought.
6. Process and timescales
It was noted that the BIDs process is set out in legislation that will need to be closely
adhered to throughout the process. GR will advise as the BID proceeds. The SG will need
to serve a notice in due course (when we feel we are ready) and that then sets in motion
a legal process that will result in the ballot 154 days later.
It was agreed that the SG would not commence the process of advocacy to other
business until such time as key issues and messages were agreed.
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7. Roles and responsibilities
It was noted that GR would lead on all aspects of the development of the BID. The
minimum requirement of SG members is to act in a similar manner to non-executive
directors and to be strong advocates of the BID. However, any member who wished to
play a greater role should liaise with GR. GR invited all members to be ‘champions’ for
their sector and/or locality in due course.
8. Next steps
GR will work on the following key requirements and report progress to the SG.
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Commence development of the voters database
Consider options for the BID levy
Review the BID area
Prepare a business survey
Prepare a project plan
GR will also prepare a programme of ‘visiting experts’ to present to future meetings of
the SG.
9. Next meeting
The next meeting of the steering group will be held at 7pm on 28th April 2014 at Bruach.
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