BID and partners work to tackle business crime in Weymouth
We Are Weymouth, the town’s business improvement district (BID), is working with businesses and partner agencies to tackle business crime as part of the National Business Crime Centre’s Week of Action Against Business Crime. The BID operations team and the BID Rangers have been working closely with the local Police and Community Safety Officers to […]
SWR Rewards – promotion opportunity for Weymouth BID Levy Payers
Weymouth BID have been working closely with South Western Railways (SWR) to promote the town and improve travel to Weymouth. Weymouth levy payers are being given the chance to promote their business to millions of train passengers thanks to a new partnership with South Western Railways. We are launching a rewards scheme in October, where […]
Annual Report 2021 – 2022
We have published the BID’s Annual Report for the year ending 31st August 2022. The report provides highlights on the activity of the BID and successes of the town over the past twelve months, along with an insight in to plans for the next 12 months. If you have any questions about the report, please […]
Pirates invade Weymouth as Dorset’s pirate past is celebrated this October
‘Invitin’ all ye scallywags and Strumpets, Rascals and Ruffians to partake of our free piratey shenanigans as our crews take over this ancient port of Weymouth for mischief and naughtiness!’ This October sees Weymouth celebrate its rich maritime history, with a focus on pirates! Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries high taxes led to an […]
Weymouth celebrates renewal of Purple Flag status for its night-time economy
Weymouth is officially celebrating once more after the town retained the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for managing its evening and night-time economy for 2022. Weymouth Town Council, working in partnership with We Are Weymouth BID recently showcased the town’s night-time economy to assessors from the Association of Town and City Management. During their visit, assessors […]
Request for Quote – Wayfinding Signage (Phase 1)
We Are Weymouth is Weymouth’s Business Improvement District (BID), a not-for-profit company with three core aims – to improve, market and shape Weymouth. We are working to improve wayfinding in the town through the replacement of outdated maps and signage in phase one, with plans for additional wayfinding in future phases. Please see the below […]
Businesses count down the days as imminent collapse of the high street may become a reality
Following rumours of an energy prize freeze, over 150,000 businesses from across the UK are urging Government to act on spiralling energy costs which are proving more detrimental than the pandemic. The #BusinessSOS campaign warns of mass closure and redundancies if immediate and effective action isn’t taken – the true situation that Britain faces today. The newly […]
Underwater adventure weaves through Weymouth this September
An ocean adventure is set to weave its way through the streets of Weymouth this 23rd and 24th September 2022, as Activate and Inside Out Dorset festival present another Dusk Till Dark spectacle: Peixos by Surruga. This free to attend event is a spellbinding parade inside an eerie underwater world featuring luminescent sea creatures and gigantic bicycle-powered […]
Business Cost of Living Impact Survey
We would like to understand the impact that the cost of living crisis is having on businesses in Weymouth. We understand that this is a challenging time for many businesses, and we want to understand more about your concerns, to lobby for action and see how we can best help businesses. This survey should take […]
Have Your Say – Survey for BID Levy Payers
We would like to hear levy-payers views about the BID, and understand what services are most important to your business. We would be most grateful if you are able to complete our short questionnaire, which should only take a couple of minutes of your time. Your feedback is essential in ensuring that the BID is […]
