The Business Exchange Bath & Somerset Issue 10: Winter 2018/19 | Page 28

Bath BID Awards 2018
The Bath Business Improvement District (Bath BID) is
an independent, not for profit, business-led initiative
working to create the environment for businesses in
Bath to succeed.
Allison Herbert, Chief Executive of Bath BID; “There are many
organisations that we work with that are striving hard on a daily basis
to develop the local economy and enhance the experience for the many
visitors, residents and workers. We are delighted to applaud their
efforts at the Bath Business Awards.”
The Bath BID Awards are a new initiative for 2018 to highlight those
organisations that are making a difference. The awards focused on in
their five areas – Welcome, Smart, Safe, Clean and Prosperous and the
winners were announced at the AGM in October.
CLEAN
This category is to recognise those businesses in the
city that have made significant improvements in the
management of their waste to the benefit of all.
The winner is the Ivy Restaurant
“The Ivy has been
trading in the city for
just over 12 months and
has continually strived
to ensure that they find
the best way to manage
their waste”
Jon Raby, BID Ranger Services Manager was pleased to
present the award; “The Ivy has been trading in the city for
just over 12 months and has continually strived to ensure
that they find the best way to manage their waste – up
to 50 waste bags each day plus cardboard and hundreds
of bottles. They have thoroughly engaged with the use of
seagull proof sacks which the BID supply and they monitor
the kitchen porters to ensure all waste is presented on
the streets at the required times in a neat and orderly
manner. They have shown great courtesy and care to the
general public by liaising with the BID and with the waste
contractors to ensure that the daytime and night time
flourishes without disruption.”
SAFE
This category is for businesses involved in the night-time economy
that demonstrate how their initiatives and collaborations help keep city
workers and visitors safe.
The winner is Komedia
Jenny Adams, Bath BID Ranger with responsibility for Nightwatch
commented; “The award for 2018 goes to Komedia because they have
been at the forefront in engaging with the student population of the city,
working closely with both universities, the safer communities projects,
the Ask for Angela initiative, the It’s Never Ok education campaign as
well as supporting Project Argos, the counter-terrorism initiative. Their
community spirit is much appreciated.”
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