Tavistock BID News
Tavistock BID held a positive AGM in October and is once again looking forward to the year ahead with continued optimism and focus. We have launched a new and exciting website for Visit-Tavistock and are really proud of the result. This is the town’s official branded website and an important tool for both visitors and locals alike. We hope that the new look will drive more traffic to the site and, in turn, encourage more people into the town. Our reach on social media has improved dramatically over the year, with recent posts reaching 9,000 people. We are also pleased to report that coach visitor numbers have improved significantly this year, doubling in the period from April to August and bringing in an additional 4371 people to the town. The recent Fiver Fest was well received again by locals and we would like to thank you for your continued support of our wonderful high street.
Tavistock BID won a Silver Gilt for our entry into South West in Bloom. We are extremely proud of this result and thank Ali Sedgewick of the Community Gardeners, Jacqui Orange at the Town Council for supporting it, alongside Tidy Tavi and all the other local community groups that make this town so special. The impact these awards have on the town are real, they create a sense of pride in the community, and they have a social impact creating a positive environment in the town centre. Because areas are better places to be, locals stay, and visitors are attracted to spend time here, bringing economic benefit to the town and encouraging investment.
Keep your eyes peeled for updated town signage – we are working hard on a more striking design and user-friendly look for people using the signs to get around the town – and we’re focusing on promoting the town with a new town guide and business directory. For more details on all the upcoming events visit www.visit-tavistock.co.uk