Together, Croydon BID, British BIDs, ATCM and The BID Foundation have created ‘Bounce Back Better’ – a manifesto of asks that will help support the retail, hospitality and leisure sector to survive. Our asks are very much in line with partners leading their particular sectors. We hope to provide additional voice and momentum to support businesses so that they in turn can support the economic revival we so desperately need in 2021.
The Bounce Back Better campaign urges Government to;
- Provide a one-off ‘bounce back’ grant of up to £15,000 to retail, leisure and hospitality businesses
- Pause employer national insurance contributions for furloughed employees in the retail, leisure and hospitality sector through to 31 March 2021.
- Provide an extension of 100% business rates holiday for 2021/22 for retail, leisure and hospitality sector with a rateable value up to £150,000.
- Provide an extension of VAT reduction scheme for retail, leisure and hospitality from 5 April 2021 to 4th April 2022.
BIDs can support these initiatives by making the most of the following toolkit which includes a press release template for your local regions, a template letter for writing to your local MP, and a range of assets for your social media channels.
You are encouraged to utilise your:
- Press contacts
- ALL levy members in your area
- Social media followers
- Councillors and MPs – please write a letter using the body of the Press Release to raise awareness
Below are the toolkit items you can download:
- Regional press release (Crafted to allow you to apply a regional response to the needs of your businesses)
- Social media assets (to use across your social media channels, backing our individual asks. They must all carry #BounceBackBetter and #Raisethebar)
Bounce Back Better Social Asset Instagram Ask 1
Bounce Back Better Social Asset Instagram Ask 2
Bounce Back Better Social Asset Instagram Ask 3
Bounce Back Better Social Asset Instagram Ask 4
Bounce Back Better Social Asset Ask 1
Bounce Back Better Social Asset Ask 2
Bounce Back Better Social Asset Ask 3
Bounce Back Better Social Asset Ask 4
Bounce Back Better Social Asset Manifesto
Bounce Back Better Social Asset Instagram Manifesto
