Bridgnorth business scheme plans meet resistance in town

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Those behind plans for a Bridgnorth Business Improvement District say it will help raise footfall.

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Helen Rutter, from Elegance Clothing Agency, said: "With the cost of everything that's rising, things are getting harder. Businessman Johnny Themans, from the BID task group, said everybody had been written to, public meetings held and the scheme would raise £1m in five years to invest in the town. If traders vote it through, with a deadline of midnight on Thursday night, those paying business rates would have to contribute annually.

 

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