Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has spoken about the importance of business communities to the wider region at a virtual event, held as part of Stakehill Industrial Estate’s proposal to become a Business Improvement District (BID).
The virtual event was also attended by Leader of Rochdale Council Cllr Allen Brett. Both Cllr Brett and Mayor Burnham discussed the plans for the BID, the opportunities for businesses on the estate and Stakehill’s strategic role within the wider region.
Mayor Burnham expressed the combined authority’s support for the Stakehill BID and discussed the strategic significant of the estate, both regionally and nationally. He added “When a BID works well it builds a sense of community. A BID helps make sure the voice of business is heard, the timing for this proposal is perfect.”
Martyn Burrow, Stakehill Steering Group Chair who represents MID Communications, said: “It is brilliant to receive this level of support from these two political influencers and shows that we’re on the right track in promoting Stakehill and in turn the wider business community.”
It is anticipated that the BID will make a major contribution to supporting the businesses in the recovery and the post COVID world.
