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We have a host of events on Brackmills exclusively for our resident busineses – please visit our EVENTS page here. We also have a number of working groups and a team of volunteer directors, so if you would like to have an active role in the BID please get in touch with our CEO Sara Homer sara.homer@brackmillsindustrialestate.co.uk
The BID team is led by Chief Executive Sara Homer, who is supported by an Executive board These directors are volunteers from estate businesses and partner organisations. The key responsibility of the Brackmills Industrial Estate Executive Board is to safeguard the interests of levy payers by ensuring that the business is operated professionally and offers consistent value for money in line with its targets.
The Brackmills Industrial Estate Ltd (Northampton) Executive board meets monthly or as and when required. If you are interested in becoming a director, or would like to join one of our AGMs, please contact us.
If you are interested in becoming a Board Director, joining a working group or discussing another way in which you might be able to help, please email our BID Chief Executive Sara: sara.homer@brackmillsindustrialestate.co.uk
To ensure a safe and well-maintained environment please report any issues you encounter on Brckmills.
To report potholes, blocked drains, damaged roadside furniture./ street signs visit Highways. (link to Make a highways claim | North Northamptonshire Council)
For fly tipping go to Report fly-tipping | West Northamptonshire Council
For litter or grounds maintenance issues go to Report a litter or grounds maintenance issue | West Northamptonshire Council
To report street lights that are not turned on or are damaged please contact Street lighting | North Northamptonshire Council
Brackmills BID has a Business Watch scheme– set up by the BID in partnership with Northamptonshire Police, Action Fraud and Neighbourhood Watch. Joining is free, with members set to receive messages, alerts, appeals and crime prevention advice from the BID and other partners. The scheme has been designed to:
- Promote a safe and crime-free environment for businesses
- Equip businesses with the information and tools they need to combat fraud and cyber crime
- Create links with the local policing team and the estate’s dedicated Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)
- Bring local businesses together to prevent and solve crime
- Raise awareness of local crime, its impact on businesses and how to tackle it
- Encourage the sharing of information
To join this Business Watch scheme Brackmills staff and employers are asked to contact PCSO Paul Hurst. Simply do this by emailing Paul.Hurst@northants.pnn.police.uk. Include your name, email address, business name and business postcode.
Please make sure you report any crimes. If you witness a theft taking place, this would warrant a 999 call, as it is a theft in progress. If you discover something has been stolen from your premises then you can report this by calling 101or reporting online here.
To chat to our PCSO about any safety and security matter please email Paul.Hurst@northants.pnn.police.uk.
Brackmills is protected by CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. We also have a dedicated Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) working with businesses to maintain safety.
Our PCSO Paul Hurst provides an active daily presence around the estate, playing a vital role in keeping BID businesses, their staff and visitors safe. Get in touch with Paul and request a visit here.
A BID is a business-led and business-funded body formed to improve a defined geographical area, in our case Brackmills Industrial Estate in Northampton. BIDs charge a levy to local businesses in return for providing services over and above the usual council provision.
There are now over 330 BIDs in the UK and the BID concept has become a well-established model for town, city centre and industrial estate regeneration. A BID can only be formed following consultation and a ballot in which businesses vote on a proposal or business plan for the area.
BIDs must go through a ballot process to secure another term of up to five years. Brackmills BID secured a fourth 5-year BID term in 2024. Our focus is on infrastructure, safety, sustainability, and business support to create a thriving, well-connected business hub.
Brackmills BID is funded by contributions from businesses on the estate through a levy, which is reinvested into projects that benefit the estate and its businesses. The BID levy for the 2024-2029 term is 1% of rateable value (RV).
Read our latest reports and annual reviews here.
Businesses on Brackmills benefit from improved security, better infrastructure, enhanced sustainability initiatives, business support, networking opportunities, and a stronger voice in shaping the estate’s future.
Reflecting on 2008, a time before BID status was established, Brackmills was markedly different. Brackmills was then a prime target for criminal gangs involved in thefts from and of lorries. Lay-bys and verges were crowded with parked cars, and several road hazards had resulted in fatalities. Fast forward to the present, and crime is at an all-time low, our roads are well-maintained, we invest in annual winter gritting, we have managed cycle paths and safer footpaths and the overall ambiance of the estate is cleaner and greener.
The priorities for Brackmills BID in 2024-2029 are focused on key objectives that will enhance the estate and support its businesses. These priorities are:
- Infrastructure – Improving roads, footpaths, lighting, and navigation for all users to create a safer, smarter working environment.
- Crime Prevention and Safety – Collaborating with local authorities and the Police to ensure a secure environment for businesses and employees.
- Environment and Sustainability – Fostering a clean, sustainable, and well-maintained environment, including exploring electric vehicle charging points and supporting low-carbon initiatives.
- Supporting Businesses and People – Providing wellbeing support, job fairs, and enhanced amenities to help businesses grow and ensure a thriving workplace for employees.
These objectives will guide the BID’s efforts over the next five years, contributing to the estate’s continued success and sustainability. View the 2024-2029 Business Plan HERE.
Brackmills BID is focused on delivering projects and services that matter most to resident business. The BID is business led and that’s why feedback and suggestions is always so important. In 2024, in the lead up to the revote, the BID team carried out the following to establish business priorities:
• Distributed business and employer surveys.
• Held one-to-one meetings with businesses and stakeholders
• Organised a series of events, inviting businesses to ask questions and help shape the next five years.
• Launched a new Brackmills app, promoting the consultation period and key ballot dates.
• Sent regular enewsletters to Brackmills businesses, complete with BID updates and links to our Prospectus and surveys
Read our Business Plan here Brackmills-BID-Business-Plan-2024.pdf
Brackmills BID has partnered with Aquarius Life to support businesses in managing workplace risks related to alcohol, drugs, and gambling. This is free to Brackmills businesses and one of the many benefits of being part of our Business Improvement District (BID). The partnership means Brackmills businesses can access free practical, confidential support including webinars, manager training, and both on-site and online resources. Designed to improve wellbeing and reduce harm, these sessions are already making a difference, with organisations like Stanley Black & Decker praising their impact.To find out more and book your free risk management and wellbeing sessions, email aquariuslife@aquarius.org.uk.
The BID team is led by Chief Executive Sara Homer, who is supported by an Executive board These directors are volunteers from estate businesses and partner organisations. The key responsibility of the Brackmills Industrial Estate Executive Board is to safeguard the interests of levy payers by ensuring that the business is operated professionally and offers consistent value for money in line with its targets.
The Brackmills Industrial Estate Ltd (Northampton) Executive board meets monthly or as and when required. If you are interested in becoming a director, or would like to join one of our AGMs, please contact us.
If you are interested in becoming a Board Director, joining a working group or discussing another way in which you might be able to help, please email our BID Chief Executive Sara: sara.homer@brackmillsindustrialestate.co.uk
A BID is a business-led and business-funded body formed to improve a defined geographical area, in our case Brackmills Industrial Estate in Northampton. BIDs charge a levy to local businesses in return for providing services over and above the usual council provision.
There are now over 330 BIDs in the UK and the BID concept has become a well-established model for town, city centre and industrial estate regeneration. A BID can only be formed following consultation and a ballot in which businesses vote on a proposal or business plan for the area.
BIDs must go through a ballot process to secure another term of up to five years. Brackmills BID secured a fourth 5-year BID term in 2024. Our focus is on infrastructure, safety, sustainability, and business support to create a thriving, well-connected business hub.
Brackmills BID is funded by contributions from businesses on the estate through a levy, which is reinvested into projects that benefit the estate and its businesses. The BID levy for the 2024-2029 term is 1% of rateable value (RV).
Read our latest reports and annual reviews here.
Businesses on Brackmills benefit from improved security, better infrastructure, enhanced sustainability initiatives, business support, networking opportunities, and a stronger voice in shaping the estate’s future.
Reflecting on 2008, a time before BID status was established, Brackmills was markedly different. Brackmills was then a prime target for criminal gangs involved in thefts from and of lorries. Lay-bys and verges were crowded with parked cars, and several road hazards had resulted in fatalities. Fast forward to the present, and crime is at an all-time low, our roads are well-maintained, we invest in annual winter gritting, we have managed cycle paths and safer footpaths and the overall ambiance of the estate is cleaner and greener.
The priorities for Brackmills BID in 2024-2029 are focused on key objectives that will enhance the estate and support its businesses. These priorities are:
- Infrastructure – Improving roads, footpaths, lighting, and navigation for all users to create a safer, smarter working environment.
- Crime Prevention and Safety – Collaborating with local authorities and the Police to ensure a secure environment for businesses and employees.
- Environment and Sustainability – Fostering a clean, sustainable, and well-maintained environment, including exploring electric vehicle charging points and supporting low-carbon initiatives.
- Supporting Businesses and People – Providing wellbeing support, job fairs, and enhanced amenities to help businesses grow and ensure a thriving workplace for employees.
These objectives will guide the BID’s efforts over the next five years, contributing to the estate’s continued success and sustainability. View the 2024-2029 Business Plan HERE.
Brackmills BID is focused on delivering projects and services that matter most to resident business. The BID is business led and that’s why feedback and suggestions is always so important. In 2024, in the lead up to the revote, the BID team carried out the following to establish business priorities:
• Distributed business and employer surveys.
• Held one-to-one meetings with businesses and stakeholders
• Organised a series of events, inviting businesses to ask questions and help shape the next five years.
• Launched a new Brackmills app, promoting the consultation period and key ballot dates.
• Sent regular enewsletters to Brackmills businesses, complete with BID updates and links to our Prospectus and surveys
Read our Business Plan here Brackmills-BID-Business-Plan-2024.pdf
We have a host of events on Brackmills exclusively for our resident busineses – please visit our EVENTS page here. We also have a number of working groups and a team of volunteer directors, so if you would like to have an active role in the BID please get in touch with our CEO Sara Homer sara.homer@brackmillsindustrialestate.co.uk
Brackmills BID has partnered with Aquarius Life to support businesses in managing workplace risks related to alcohol, drugs, and gambling. This is free to Brackmills businesses and one of the many benefits of being part of our Business Improvement District (BID). The partnership means Brackmills businesses can access free practical, confidential support including webinars, manager training, and both on-site and online resources. Designed to improve wellbeing and reduce harm, these sessions are already making a difference, with organisations like Stanley Black & Decker praising their impact.To find out more and book your free risk management and wellbeing sessions, email aquariuslife@aquarius.org.uk.
To ensure a safe and well-maintained environment please report any issues you encounter on Brckmills.
To report potholes, blocked drains, damaged roadside furniture./ street signs visit Highways. (link to Make a highways claim | North Northamptonshire Council)
For fly tipping go to Report fly-tipping | West Northamptonshire Council
For litter or grounds maintenance issues go to Report a litter or grounds maintenance issue | West Northamptonshire Council
To report street lights that are not turned on or are damaged please contact Street lighting | North Northamptonshire Council
Brackmills BID has a Business Watch scheme– set up by the BID in partnership with Northamptonshire Police, Action Fraud and Neighbourhood Watch. Joining is free, with members set to receive messages, alerts, appeals and crime prevention advice from the BID and other partners. The scheme has been designed to:
- Promote a safe and crime-free environment for businesses
- Equip businesses with the information and tools they need to combat fraud and cyber crime
- Create links with the local policing team and the estate’s dedicated Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)
- Bring local businesses together to prevent and solve crime
- Raise awareness of local crime, its impact on businesses and how to tackle it
- Encourage the sharing of information
To join this Business Watch scheme Brackmills staff and employers are asked to contact PCSO Paul Hurst. Simply do this by emailing Paul.Hurst@northants.pnn.police.uk. Include your name, email address, business name and business postcode.
Please make sure you report any crimes. If you witness a theft taking place, this would warrant a 999 call, as it is a theft in progress. If you discover something has been stolen from your premises then you can report this by calling 101or reporting online here.
To chat to our PCSO about any safety and security matter please email Paul.Hurst@northants.pnn.police.uk.
Brackmills is protected by CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. We also have a dedicated Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) working with businesses to maintain safety.
Our PCSO Paul Hurst provides an active daily presence around the estate, playing a vital role in keeping BID businesses, their staff and visitors safe. Get in touch with Paul and request a visit here.