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An innovative new project designed to highlight the importance of our high streets has been unveiled in Stockton. Humans of the High Street aims to document in real terms the thoughts and feelings of business owners during the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdown

Big Up Stockton High Street

Small independent businesses are what make our high streets and neighbourhoods so special. They are facing an unprecedented challenge – can you support them?

Dementia Friendly High Street

Shops, cafes and businesses that display a forget me not in their windows do so for a very good reason. They are recognised dementia friendly businesses and the symbol is a signpost to shoppers, families and carers dealing with the issue designed to show you can help deal with the issue. Training is important and it is available through a partnership between Stockton Council and the health authorities.
To sign up email manager@stocktonbid.co.uk

Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour

We are aware of ongoing issues and we are working closely to tackle them with different agencies and with different ideas. One of them involves engaging ASB offenders through agencies which already have a proven track record in dealing with them. All towns have an issue with vagrancy and begging, hopefully you will have seen a reduction in the number of people on the High Street aggressively begging. We’ve been working with partners on this issue and we will continue to work to improve the BID area.

Crime and Safety

Being part of a BID means we can bring the collective concerns of our levy members together as one united voice. We work closely with enforcement teams and financially support two officers in the high street area who patrol the BID area seven days a week. These teams provide a visible presence helping to combat shoplifting, drug dealing and anti-social behaviour. The BID is also part of the local crime prevention panel where we continue to lobby for further intervention.

Lobbying

As an organisation run by and for businesses, our most important role is to influence and encourage decisions that benefit our members in local, regional and national government along with other key stakeholders. The BID brings the collective concerns of levy members together when it comes to business and policy matters.

Discounted Travel Scheme with Arriva

Check out this discounted travel scheme with Arriva
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Arts, Festival, Creativity

Creativity is on our agenda and we support and celebrate it here in Stockton. With the help of sponsorship, the BID delivers creative workshops to children to teach all kinds of skills; we also fund projects and give our backing to several festivals including Kapow, Stockton Calling and Stockton Stages. The result is a thriving arts and music scene in the town which attract thousands of visitors. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic will be felt in this sector as we go forward into the summer - but when it is safe to do so, we will continue to showcase all that is best about our town.

The Levy

New ideas, great ideas to share, inspiration or even just a chat about how it is going with your fellow traders - to coin a phrase we are 'stronger together' and that's why we created The Levy. A member brand, it is dedicated to connecting our people, our place and our town.

Striking Stockton

Striking Stockton celebrates the best of our independent business community. Loyal and loving customers vote for their favourite bars, restaurants, market stalls and shops.
Click here for more information.

Meet up at Stockton Met

Every month more businesses are coming along to the MET at the Hampton. third Thursday between 4pm and 6pm. Join in – we're talking all kinds of topics from trading and high street issues to climate change and our businesses becoming carbon neutral. The MET meetings are chance to network with many businesses both inside and outside our BID area where levy payers can make some key partnerships to help them grow. Easy, no hard sell, no complicated topics – just relevant conversation. Dates are on hold and will commence once we are in a position to do so.

Courtyard Socials

There’s a new event for your social calendar when Covid-19 ceases to dominate. The Courtyard Social will debut in Stockton’s cultural quarter. Building on the thriving artisan bar scene, the event aims to highlight some of the amazing hidden gems of Stockton's town centre.

Ale Trail

Imagine a map that would lead you to the best pubs and bars serving up the best tipples across Stockton. Well, now you can get your hands on one. And it’ll be a map to treasure. The Ale Trail came from an idea sparked by a local resident and real ale fan who wanted to map out a collection of the establishments serving up the best pints. With his help, we’ve added a few more of our existing bars and venues and re- imagined the map for a new audience at a time when micro pubs and bars have become the places to raise a glass. There’s treasure at every turn. We think it looks pretty fantastic and we hope you’ll enjoy a tasty tipple or two as you navigate your way around.
To download the map click here.

Evening Economy

Theatres, shows, cafes, restaurants – and pubs and clubs of course. Stockton has them all and together they form part of the night time economy on our High Street. We got a little tired of hearing people saying there is nothing to do in Stockton at night. So we’ve signposted it all in a helpful, handy map. On it you’ll find all of the above and more plus a new hotel which shows Stockton has something for everyone. And what’s more, we’ll keep it updated so you can easily get to the heart of the all the action.
To download the map click here.