Why Vote Yes?
A successful ballot will secure more than £9 million of investment in Milton Keynes City Centre over the next five years.
This investment funds projects, services and initiatives that would not otherwise exist, helping businesses achieve more together than they could alone.
This can only happen if businesses vote yes.
Enhance
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7-day-a-week security patrols providing visible reassurance.
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BID Radio network linking members to real time intelligence and support.
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Safe & Secure programme, helping businesses tackle crime and antisocial behaviour.
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Enhancements to our outdoor spaces, includng festive lights and 90 flower displays.
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Ongoing landscaping and maintenance programmes helping the city centre look its best.
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A dedicated public realm team to respond quickly to environmental issues.
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Milton Keynes Ready to Respond programme, strengthening city resilience through co-ordinated emergency planning.
Experience
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My-MK City Centre consumer website helping promote our city and its businesses.
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Carefully curated social media channels showcasing Milton Keynes City Centre.
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Milton Keynes Comedy Festival and more new events to drive footfall.
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Place marketing campaigns, encouraging more people to visit, stay longer and spend locally.
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5PM-K: Evening economy initiatives supporting activity beyond the traditional working day.
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Our Purple City programme, promoting Milton Keynes as an accessible and inclusive destination.
Shape
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Strategic Projects Fund to support initiatives that deliver lasting benefits for the city centre.
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Strategic advocacy, ensuring city centre businesses have a voice in decisions that shape its future.
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Partnership working that helps attract investment, unlock opportunities and support long-term growth.
Connection
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City Centre Insights, helping businesses better understand trends and performance.
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Opportunities to connect, collaborate and share expertise with other businesses.
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A stronger collective voice, ensuring business priorities are heard and understood.