Enterprising Bathgate shows the way forward for town...
Enterprising Bathgate and West Lothian Council hosted a hugely successful evening event in the town’s Regal Theatre at the end of last month.
Following on from two information days held in the Regal, the evening event showcased the work of Enterprising Bathgate and its partners, reviewing projects and initiatives delivered over the past two years, including Premises Improvement Grants, Retail Radio Link Project and Taxi Marshall Scheme.
The event also looked forward to major streetscape improvements due to commence in June and partly funded by the successful joint application to the Scottish Government’s Town Centre Regeneration Fund. Approximately 150 people from businesses and organisations based in the town centre listened to presentations from BID Co-ordinators Pat Kerr and Sam Crawford, as well as Alistair Shaw from West Lothian Council.
The Bathgate Taxi Marshall Scheme As part of our Safe and Secure programme highlighted in our 5 year Business Plan Enterprising Bathgate has teamed up with Lothian and Borders Police to launch a Taxi Marshall Scheme in Bathgate Town Centre. The scheme uses trained security operators to assist in ensuring that the public are in a safe environment whilst making their way home from a night out. Dec.09
Enterprising Bathgate Achievements So what has been achieved/delivered over the last 18 months?... In this section we outline key events and programmes which have raised the profile of the BIDS project and Bathgate as a dynamic and diverse town in which to do business and visit to enjoy the wide range of events and services.
