Footfall in Hamilton BID area…
Our footfall provider, Place Informatics has now reported on our total footfall performance for 2024.
The area received 143,911 additional visits to the area versus 2023 +2.2%. This significant increase, according to our provider is ahead of the national average. Quarry Street area has seen an estimated increase in the region of 3% year on year which may be attributed to the opening of the street for the free 30min parking trial.
Free 30min parking trial feedback request:
We are now 12 months into the 18-month trial for the opening of the road to vehicles. This trial was brought about through our engagement with the local authority and so far, evidence is suggesting that footfall has improved as a result.
For the trial to be considered for continuation, evidence of its impact is needed. As such we are requesting your feedback. Please fill out this short survey form https://forms.gle/dX7LRfXegNN6Leaa6
Space for workshops and meetings:
We have gained the use of a vacant unit within the Regent centre for potential use as a community resource. Currently the facility is in use by Lanarkshire Pride for its weekly youth club, however we are exploring potential opportunities for the space. If your organisation is in need of space for workshops, meetings or community engagement for a small fee, please contact us at info@hamiltonbid.org
Hamilton Market – This Saturday
Our popular arts & crafts market returns to the Regent Centre this Saturday. Limited space is still available for town centre businesses to trade at no cost. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact us via email.
Charity recruitment day:
We are delighted to have teamed up with VASLAN to support the hosting of a charity volunteer recruitment event on the 7th March in the Regent Centre. If you would like more information, please get in touch. More information to follow…
Sign up to free photography and to feature on our socials:
We’ve been delighted to see an upsurge in sign-ups to our promotional services, enabling access to free photography and posts on our socials. If you are not signed up yet, the service comes at no additional cost and as a reminder you have full access to our pro photographer in 2025 up to once every 6 weeks. We do not promote individual businesses unless they wish to access this free service, therefore please contact us to be included.
For businesses looking for bespoke and additional photography services, we can provide this at a discounted rate via our partners at Made In Scotland. Contact us at the usual email address for more info.