Swansea Business Improvement District

Swansea Business Improvement District Private sector managed/lead company elected by the Businesses to help make Swansea City Centre a better place to shop, visit, work, stay and do business.

Swansea Business Improvement District (BID) is a private sector lead and managed not for profit company. It was the first BID in Wales created back in 2006. Due to the pioneering efforts of Swansea BID, more BIDs have now been created pan-Wales. Since 2006 we have secured two renewal ballots and currently in our third term which will run until 2021. Businesses/organisations within the BID area wil

l again be asked to vote YES/NO in 2020/2021 if they wish for the Swansea BID company and its operations are to continue for a further 5 years. Swansea BID is in the top 20% of BIDs in the UK having secured and maintained British BIDs National Accreditation which is awarded based on management and performance. The overall objective of the BID is to make the City Centre a better place to shop, visit, stay, study and do business. We deliver this overall objective through five areas of focus-

INCREASING | CREATING | PROMOTING | IMPROVING | DEVELOPING

Car Parking & Transportation offers INCREASING visitor/shopper numbers. Safety & Security operations CREATING safer and more secure visitor/shopper and trading environment. Marketing & Events PROMOTING the City Centre and delivering a programme of events and promotions attracting visitors shoppers using our The Big Heart of Swansea consumer brand. Cleansing & Enhancement IMPROVING the physical visitor/shopper and trading environment. Commercial Business & Facilitation further DEVELOPING a strong recognised and respected business voice, recruit new and support existing businesses through reduced business costs/bottom line and providing advice/guidance on training, networks and grants. Like any business growth is important, so additional projects that further support and benefit the City Centre Businesses, economy and vibrancy of the BID area are reviewed within the constraints of the BID income providing the BIDs aims/focus are adhered to.

Voting Yes for Swansea BID ✅As the ballot gets underway, we’ve been speaking to businesses across the BID area about why...
18/06/2026

Voting Yes for Swansea BID ✅

As the ballot gets underway, we’ve been speaking to businesses across the BID area about why they’re backing our next term.

One of those businesses is Plantasia Tropical Zoo, and here's what the Attraction Manager, Paul, told us:

"Having been involved with Business Improvement Districts for around 20 years, I’ve seen first-hand the difference they can make to city centres and the businesses within them. They play an important role in bringing people together, supporting local organisations and making sure businesses stay informed about what’s happening around them.

"That’s exactly why Plantasia's backing Swansea BID. Keeping businesses connected and up to date is so valuable, and having a dedicated organisation working to strengthen the city centre benefits everyone.

"For me, it’s an easy decision. Swansea BID is good for the city, good for the business community, and I’ll definitely be voting 'Yes' in the upcoming ballot."

For more information on the Swansea BID ballot, what it means for your business and the timelines, click here 👉 https://swanseabid.co.uk/2026-ballot/

🗳️ Two Weeks to Go! 🗳️The Swansea BID Ballot closes on Thursday 2nd July, so if you haven't casted your vote yet, please...
18/06/2026

🗳️ Two Weeks to Go! 🗳️

The Swansea BID Ballot closes on Thursday 2nd July, so if you haven't casted your vote yet, please do so as soon as you can.

This is to ensure that your vote will be counted, because if you leave it too close to the closure date, there's a risk that your vote won't be received in time.

If you haven't received your ballot papers yet, please email [email protected] or [email protected], and we will initiate the 'Lost Ballot' process.

For more information on the Ballot process and timeline, click here 👉 https://swanseabid.co.uk/2026-ballot/

Voting Yes for Swansea BID ✅As the ballot gets underway, we’ve been speaking to businesses across the BID area about why...
17/06/2026

Voting Yes for Swansea BID ✅

As the ballot gets underway, we’ve been speaking to businesses across the BID area about why they’re backing our next term.

One of those businesses is Teamz Sportswear, and here's what the manager, Steven, told us:

"We’ll be voting Yes in the BID ballot because we’ve seen just how fantastic the team are at supporting us as a small, local business. The extra city rangers which are supported by Swansea BID have made us and our customers feel so much safer and we’ve seen a noticeable improvement!

"The street cleansing team have really made a difference too, and it’s more important now than ever that we create a welcoming space for visitors to our city centre. The whole BID team are always on hand for us as a business and we don’t want to lose that level of support."

For more information on the Swansea BID ballot, what it means for your business and the timelines, click here 👉 https://swanseabid.co.uk/2026-ballot/

Voting Yes for Swansea BID ✅As the ballot gets underway, we’ve been speaking to businesses across the BID area about why...
16/06/2026

Voting Yes for Swansea BID ✅

As the ballot gets underway, we’ve been speaking to businesses across the BID area about why they’re backing our next term.

One of those businesses is The Anchor, and here's what Sel told us:

"We’ll definitely be voting 'Yes' for Swansea BID! One of the things we value most is how well they keep businesses informed about what’s happening across the city centre. It’s great to have that regular communication and know what’s going on.

"If we ever have a question or need a bit of advice, we can call or text the team and they always come back to us really quickly. That kind of support is invaluable when you’re running a busy business, and it’s reassuring to know they’re always there when you need them.

"We also really appreciate the close working relationship they have with Swansea Council, because that partnership ultimately benefits businesses across the city. On top of that, they’ve done a fantastic job promoting The Anchor over the years, and we’re genuinely grateful for all the support they’ve given us.

"For us, it’s an easy decision - Swansea BID has made a real difference to our business, and we’ll be proudly voting 'Yes'."

For more information on the Swansea BID ballot, what it means for your business and the timelines, click here 👉 https://swanseabid.co.uk/2026-ballot/

As part of Swansea BID's Representing & Influencing strategy, we have been meeting with our Members of the Senedd. Today...
15/06/2026

As part of Swansea BID's Representing & Influencing strategy, we have been meeting with our Members of the Senedd.

Today, we met with John Davies, Senedd member for Gwyr Abertawe for Plaid Cymru, having previously met with our Labour and Reform MSs last week.

Thank you for stopping by, John!

15/06/2026

Hello BID businesses, and a very happy Monday to you!

Here's Duggie with your weekly update 👇

📆 17th June - The Retailer Crime Forum will be taking place at the BID Office. If you're part of a national retailer and want to attend, please get in touch and we'll be able to secure you an invitation.

📆 25th June - it's a double whammy! During the day, Sarah from MRS Communications will be in to give advice and support surrounding the StoreNet radios. In the evening, we're running a Personal Safety and Conflict De-escalation Course. If you'd like to be involved with either, book here: https://swanseabid.co.uk/training-courses/

♻️ Plastic Free July is just around the corner! The Environment Centre is doing some fantastic work surrounding this, so head over to their profile to find out more.

🗳️ By now, you should have received your ballot papers in order to have your say on whether you'd like to see Swansea BID continue for a fifth term. Your opinion really does count, so if you haven't received your ballot papers, please contact either [email protected] or [email protected], and we'll ensure that you're able to have your say.

That's it for this week folks!

Voting Yes for Swansea BID ✅As the ballot gets underway, we’ve been speaking to businesses across the BID area about why...
12/06/2026

Voting Yes for Swansea BID ✅

As the ballot gets underway, we’ve been speaking to businesses across the BID area about why they’re backing our next term.

One of those businesses is Basekampswansea, and here's what Becky told us:

"We’ll definitely be voting 'Yes' for Swansea BID! The support they provide has been fantastic, especially the free training opportunities, which we’ve taken advantage of several times and found incredibly valuable.

"What really makes the difference, though, is the people. Jacob and Duggie are always so approachable and easy to get hold of. If we need anything, they’re happy to pop over and help, but they also make the effort to check in regularly just to see how we’re getting on, which means a lot.

"We also really appreciate the work Swansea BID does surrounding the Rangers and working with the Police to help keep the city centre safe. Those services are so important for businesses like ours, and it’s something we want to see continue.

"For us, supporting Swansea BID is an easy decision. It’s a big 'Yes' from Basekamp, and an enthusiastic wag of approval from Dill as well!"

For more information on the Swansea BID ballot, what it means for your business and the timelines, click here 👉 https://swanseabid.co.uk/2026-ballot/

By now, you should have received your ballot papers to cast your vote in the Swansea BID ballot 🗳️If you haven't receive...
11/06/2026

By now, you should have received your ballot papers to cast your vote in the Swansea BID ballot 🗳️

If you haven't received your ballot papers and believe them to be lost or misplaced, please contact us immediately and we'll begin the 'Lost Ballot' process. It's so important that you have your say, and we're on hand to help you cast your vote, whatever it may be (though we would love if it was a 'Yes'!).

To start the 'Lost Ballot' process, please get in touch with us on:
📧 [email protected] / [email protected]
📞 01792 475021

For more information about the BID Ballot and what it means for your business, visit our website: https://swanseabid.co.uk/2026-ballot/

Voting Yes for Swansea BID ✅As the ballot gets underway, we’ve been speaking to businesses across the BID area about why...
10/06/2026

Voting Yes for Swansea BID ✅

As the ballot gets underway, we’ve been speaking to businesses across the BID area about why they’re backing our next term.

One of those businesses is Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea, and here's what their sales manager, Rhiannon, told us:

"We’ll be voting 'Yes' for Swansea BID because they’re always there when we need them. Whether it’s answering a question, providing advice, or keeping us informed about what’s happening across the city centre, the team are always just a phone call away.

"One of the things we really value is the regular updates they provide on local news, events and developments. It helps businesses like ours stay connected to the wider city centre community and ensures we’re always aware of opportunities and important updates.

"The support they offer is consistent, approachable and genuinely helpful. It’s reassuring to know there’s always someone at the end of the phone who’s happy to help, which is why it’s a 'Yes' from us."

For more information on the Swansea BID ballot, what it means for your business and the timelines, click here 👉 https://swanseabid.co.uk/2026-ballot/

Voting Yes for Swansea BID ✅As the ballot gets underway, we’ve been speaking to businesses across the BID area about why...
09/06/2026

Voting Yes for Swansea BID ✅

As the ballot gets underway, we’ve been speaking to businesses across the BID area about why they’re backing our next term.

One of those businesses is CryoGenik_ Comics, Merch and Collectibles, and here's what the owner, Robin, told us:

“As someone originally from Northamptonshire, I can wholeheartedly say that the Swansea BID team are a complete asset to the city. As an ‘outsider’ joining the city, I have been blown away by the active determination the team have to make the city a safer and cleaner place for visitors. On the flip side, the support they offer businesses is second to none with free training and advice, whenever needed.

"Swansea is going through major regeneration at the moment, and Swansea BID have to be part of it as the voice of city centre businesses. Their passion for the city and their drive for making improvements, is why they’ll get a ‘yes’ vote from me.”

For more information on the Swansea BID ballot, what it means for your business and the timelines, click here 👉 https://swanseabid.co.uk/2026-ballot/

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11 Wind Street
Swansea
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Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
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