Nigel Reed has been appointed as the new Weymouth BID Manager. Mr Reed will take up his appointment as from Monday 19 August.
The Weymouth BID was first discussed with the business community during the Open 4 Business Festival in October 2011. Following this initial meeting a Steering Group was formed and Mr Reed took on the role as the Weymouth BID Co-ordinator to take the BID through to a ballot in May 2013. In less than 22 months the Weymouth BID has moved from formation stage to achieving a YES vote and appointing a manager which is a remarkable achievement.
Thirteen applications were received for the post of Weymouth BID Manager from all over the UK. Five successful applicants were invited to interview by Weymouth BID Directors and the final three were invited to present their ideas and vision to the Board. The entire process took over 3 weeks to complete. At the end of the process the interview panel supplemented by a group of the Directors voted for Nigel Reed to extend his work on the BID to a full time role as BID Manager.
Barrie Huett, Chair of Weymouth BID said “The Weymouth BID Board are delighted to announce the appointment of Nigel Reed as BID Manager for Weymouth. Nigel has been instrumental in leading the Weymouth BID and Steering Group over the past 22 months and myself and the Board of Weymouth BID Limited are eager to start work on delivering the BID business plan.”
Nigel has worked tirelessly and voluntarily, supported by an active Steering Group, to achieve the YES vote.
Candidature for the BID Manager role was particularly strong but Nigel’s enthusiasm for the BID and passion for Weymouth shone through making him an obvious choice.”
The Manager and Directors of the Weymouth BID will be responsible for the delivery of the businessplan. The business plan outlines projects which aim to encourage increased footfall to the town, increase visitor spending and encourage repeat visits to the area. This will be achieved using the £300,000 the BID will raise annually through the levy payers, over the 5 years of the plan.
Nigel Reed, newly appointed Weymouth BID Manager said ” I am extremely pleased to be offered the position and whilst at the beginning this was not the role I had intended for myself, through working on the BID over the last 22 months, I felt that I had the skills needed to deliver the business plan once the Yes vote was achieved. This is an important stage in the BIDs progress with a new mix on the board of original steering group and new members representing all the levy payers. I am looking forward to the challenge of delivering the business plan and ensuring that levy payers see a real benefit from the BID over the next five years.”
The Weymouth BID management board will meet again on 14thAugust 2013 to continue the setting up of the BID for the official start date of 1stSeptember 2013.
For further information please view www.weymouthbid.co.uk
Julie Cleaver
