DISTINCTIVE

Welcome to Essential Edinburgh, Edinburgh's Business Improvement District (BID). Browse this section to learn more about us, our objectives and much more.


About Us

Within this section you will find

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Overview
A Business Improvement District (BID) is an arrangement where businesses identify opportunities to the benefit of their own activities in their local... More »

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Operations Plan 2012-2013
The Operational Plan and Budget for July 2012 to June 2013 for Essential Edinburgh. More »

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Missing or lost ballot papers
Missing or lost ballot papers More »

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Operational Plan and Budget 2011-12
The Operational Plan and Budget for July 2011 to June 2012 for Essential Edinburgh. More »

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The Board
The Board of Directors for Essential Edinburgh is Chaired by Denzil Skinner. Vinnie O'Brien, Standard Life Investments Greg Ward, City of Edinburgh... More »

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The Team
Andy Neal, Chief Executive Shona Davidson, Head of Corporate Services Emily Johnston, Marketing and Communications Co-ordinator Brian... More »

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Annual Review
The Annual Review for Year 4 of the Business Improvement District - July 2011 to June 2012 More »

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Bid Area
For information on Edinburgh Bus Station click here. For information on Edinburgh Waverley Station click here. For information on parking in... More »

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Vision & Objectives
Working for our levy payers we will ensure our city centre excels as a place for business, to shop, visit and enjoy. In order to do this, the... More »

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Performance
The success of the BID will be measured using Key Performance Indicators. Key Performance Indicators The success of the BID will be monitored... More »

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Event Locations
Essential Edinburgh manages and maintains St Andrew Square Garden, which is available to host events. St Andrew Square Garden St Andrew Square... More »

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Renewal Ballot 2013
Renewal Ballot 2013 More »

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FAQ
If your question is not answered here, why not fill in the form below. More »

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Governance
Essential Edinburgh Governance Policy This document sets out to establish the system of Governance for Essential Edinburgh. We are committed to the... More »