Voluntary BID Members

Businesses that are within the Sutton Coldfield BID boundary but are below the £7,500.00 rateable value threshold are exempt from paying the BID levy and exempt from voting at BID ballot. These businesses can become voluntary BID members for a fee of £100.00 plus VAT per year.  Voluntary levy-payers have access to the BID’s schemes, services and can get involved with projects and benefits.  However, voluntary levy-payers will not be able to join the BID’s Board of Directors and will not have a vote when it comes to the BID’s renewal ballot in 2027.

If a business is outside of the BID’s boundary, but within the wider Sutton Coldfield area, they may choose to be a Voluntary BID Member as the BID’s objectives often align with their own corporate social responsibility aims. These businesses will be charged 1% of their rateable value.  Businesses outside the BID’s boundary will only have access to a limited number of the BID’s appropriate services and projects – this will be decided on a case by case basis.  These businesses will not be able to join the BID’s Board of Directors and will not have a vote when it comes to the BID’s renewal ballot in 2027.

Businesses also have the opportunity to sponsor events and initiatives each year. This year we would like to thank Burley Browne and The Vesey Hospital for sponsoring our Mary Portas seminar and to Sutton Coldfield Town Council for sponsoring our Food & Drink map.

Thank you for supporting your local town centre and local community.