Wrexham BID has spent its opening months turning levy funds into visible change. Byron, the BID Manager since March, wants deep cleaning, crime prevention and business support to feel like more than promises on paper. His strategy rests on a structured Five-Year Business Plan. It is built around four core pillars.
Cleaning up the Streets
The BID has launched a shopfront cleaning programme that goes beyond council street sweeping. Consequently, doorways and windows across key streets now get regular attention, along with the hard-to-reach corners that are often overlooked. The former QD store has also gained bright new vinyl window coverings. Empty units therefore look less like eyesores as the BID works to revitalise vacant retail space across the city centre.
Safety sits at the centre of the plan too. The BID has taken over funding for the city centre radio network, previously costing individual businesses up to £300 per handset. This connects retailers, night-time economy venues and restaurants instantly during incidents. Meanwhile, the new ShopSafe App is being trialled with 40 retail brands in Eagles Meadow to help tackle shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, feeding crucial data back to a central control room.
A Day Out for Everyone
The BID Summer Party takes place in Queen’s Square on Saturday 8 August, from 11am to 5pm. Families can expect a Heart Radio DJ truck and live music from the City of Wrexham Brass Band throughout the day. There will also be ice cream vans, lawn games and a city-wide treasure hunt with a £500 cash prize, designed to encourage visitors to explore different streets. The BID team will have an official gazebo on hand all day to chat with residents and business owners alike.
Behind the scenes, the BID continues to fund training programmes, including first aid courses and Welsh language lessons, and it hosts regular networking events for local business owners. As a result, businesses gain practical support alongside the street-level improvements already under way. Further updates on wayfinding and signage are expected as the five-year plan progresses, with full details available on the BID’s website.
Backing Local Business
Wrexham BID also provides direct, practical support to help businesses thrive and save money. Services include exploring consolidated business waste collection to cut costs and streamline city centre logistics. Advisory sessions cover regulatory compliance, food safety standards and licensing too. Officers say the goal is a stronger, more connected commercial community.
The BID’s fourth pillar focuses on improving access, navigation and wayfinding across the city. This phase has centred on strategic planning so far, ensuring new signage and directional boards align with wider council-led developments. Byron says building these foundations early will help future infrastructure guide visitors more effectively through Wrexham’s high streets.
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