Altrincham achieves Year on Year footfall growth of 3.1%
Altrincham has continued to buck the national trend with growth in year-on-year footfall for 2019 of +3.1%, against an average decline for other UK market towns of -3.8%. The increase demonstrates continued growth in footfall which has now been sustained by the town throughout the last five years, with percentage increases each year, in what remains an ever-changing and very challenging national trading environment.
Business Cycling & Walking ForumHosted by Common Ground, Monday 13th January 6-7pm
A reminder that the first meeting of this group is on Monday at Common Ground. This group's key objective will be to look at ways to support and encourage Altrincham's business community to cycle, walk and use more sustainable modes of transport. This group will be Chaired by Pete Swift, MD Planit-IE and supported by Cllr Michael Welton and Altrincham BID. Anyone interested in coming along please confirm by emailing info@altrinchamunlimited.co.uk
Town Centre Car Park Options
The BID will be circulating leaflets to all businesses, reminding everyone about the car parking options in the town.
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What's On after 6pm Guide
A reminder that we are working on a 'What's On Guide' for Altrincham's night-time economy including food & drink, classes, entertainment and well-being - anything after 6 pm. The Jan/Feb edition has now gone to print but please continue to send over additional content for social media. If your business puts on evening activities, please let us know what's on in March & April by emailing!
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Greenwood Street Public Realm ImprovementsCommencing late Feb for approximately 12 weeks. LK Group who is managing this process has confirmed that there should be no effect on access to and from the properties in this area.
The works involve the renewal of road and pavement surfaces on Greenwood Street and include 2 new trees, lighting, vehicular bollards and drainage.
If you have any questions, please contact Conor Leyden at the LK Group.
Free Mortgage Presentations for BID Businesses
Would your employees be interested in a free, informative mortgage presentation from LIFT-Financial? Content is aimed at those with a mortgage and first-time buyers. Presentations last around 45 minutes and can even be held at lunchtimes. For more info, contact Edward Backhouse.
Small Business Event
at Cresta Court Hotel
23rd January, 5.30 - 8.30 pm
Martin Hambleton has organised a business/networking event for small businesses and freelancers. Hosted at the Cresta Court Hotel, the event will include marketing presentations.
Tickets £10, profits donated to Trafford Food Bank. Find out more here.
If your business has a problem with shoplifting
The retail security group will next meet in early March. We will update on venue, date and time in the next newsletter. The aim of the group is to find ways to reduce and tackle crime in partnership with key stakeholders. If you would like to attend please email.
Purple Flag
Accreditation
Purple Flag is an accreditation process similar to the Green Flag award for parks, for town and city centres that meet or surpass the standards of excellence in managing the evening and night time economy. If your business is interested and would like to find out more about a potential Altrincham Purple Flag scheme, email.
Altrincham BID AGMAltrincham BID's AGM will take place on Monday 27th January, at 7 pm at the Cresta Court Hotel. All BID businesses are welcome to come along to the meeting which will reflect on BID activity throughout 2019.
'Our Altrincham' Litter PicksThe first Community Litter Pick of 2020 takes place on Sunday January 12th from 1pm - 3pm. Further dates include 15th March, 10th May, 15th May and 5th July. To find out more or register your interest, visit Our Altrincham.
The Con Club hosts Alex & His SistersThe Con Club host Altrincham HQ's event for women in business. The next event is on Tuesday 14th January, 9.30am - 11am with special guest Kate Greenhalgh. Book your free place.
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