MEMBERS for the Northwich business community convened at Memorial Court last week.

Representatives from businesses within the Northwich Business Improvement District (BID) attended the Memorial Court on Thursday, July 13, to give their thoughts on year four of the BID and potential projects to be included.

The session was opened by Emma Young from Mott MacDonald, the company commissioned by Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) to carry out an in-depth study into transport issues around Northwich.

Mott MacDonald will look into areas such as cycle route provision, the frequency, availability and efficiency of public transport and how the amount of new houses being built will potentially affect the current road networks in Northwich and the wider area.

Following Emma’s talk she fielded questions and explained how Mott MacDonald will continue to conduct further research to help them create the basis of their report.

Jane Hough, Northwich BID manager, then gave a presentation that outlined some of the projects and initiatives that could be delivered in year four of the BID.

She also highlighted some of the successful elements that have been successfully implemented in year three, such as the Greener and Cleaner theme, which aims to bring colour and vibrancy to the town centre.

The Northwich Extravaganza was also praised as a success, bringing thousands of additional people into Northwich.

After this the floor was opened up to attendees for their input into the business planning process. Jane then gave a brief summary and explained how the BID team will now go away and start writing the business plan for the fourth year of the BID.

Mark Henshaw, BID officer, said: “The session was very worthwhile and it was good to hear the thoughts of some of our businesses as we start the process of planning for the fourth year of the BID.”

“We’d also like to thank Emma from Mott MacDonald for coming to Northwich to give her presentation.

“It was an interesting presentation and I’m looking forward to seeing how their proposals take shape in the coming months.”