BID Levy Invoices being issued
Possilpark Business Improvement District is dedicated to improving Possilpark through which is financed by a 'business levy' alongside funding generated from other sources. You will find more details on this website. You will also find details on some of the work undertaken so far and future works planned to improve the area for traders and the community.
As your business is located within the boundary of the BID area, you are legally required to pay the BID levy which is calculated on the rateable value of your premises. You will shortly be receiving your latest invoice.
Glasgow City Council is the billing authority collecting the BID levy on behalf of Possilpark BID and details of how you can pay this is included within the BID invoice.
Appeals on the grounds that the BID levy is improperly charged on a property owned/or occupied may be lodged by e mail to; info@positivepossil.co.uk detailing, in full, why you consider that the levy has been improperly charged at the address to the address on the front of the levy bill. The appeal must be received no later than 14 days from the date of the invoice.
In the event of non-payment, the BID may take relevant enforcement actions as available.
If there has been a recent change of tenancy or occupancy, please advise Glasgow City Council as soon as possible at www.glasgow.gov.uk.ndr.
Should you have any other questions then please contact BID Chair, Jim Garrity, on info@positivepossil.co.uk or leave a message for Positive Possil, Saracen House, 139 Saracen Street at the reception with your contact details and we will arrange a call back or face to face meeting.
Jim Garrity, Chair, Positive Possil
Paws for Thought: the Messy Truth Behind Dog Fouling:
'Dog Fouling week of action - week beginning 13th April for one week.
Pop Up event - Tuesday 14th April - Saracen Street.
Positive Possil says: It's time to clean up our streets!
It's a problem we've all stepped into - literally. Dog fouling continues to plague our parks, pavements and public spaces, turning everyday walks into obstacle courses. Whilst the vast majority of dog owners already do the right thing, it only takes a few to create a widespread problem.
But this isn't just about inconvenience. Dog waste is more than an eyesore -it's a health hazard. It can carry harmful bacterria and parasites such as Toxocara canis, posing risks especially to children who play in affected areas.
Local businesses and community members in Possilpark continue to raise this as a major anti-social issue as people are constantly having to dodge 'dog poo' to avoid taking it into their local businesses and homes.
Positive Possil Improvement District are working alongside local businesses, ng homes housing staff and Glasgow City Council to deal with this issue and are working on a 'Dog Fouling' and 'Fly Tipping' Campaign'.
We have met with Glasgow City Council Environmental Enforcement Team and we will be kicking of the campaign with a week of action beginning on 13th April. This will include a pop up event on Tuesday 14th April between 11 - 1 p.m. at Saracen Cross area. This will be followed by an indoor event at Saracen House between 1.30 -3.30 p.m.
New signage, free dog waste bags and information on reporting dog fouling and fly tipping will be available.
With increased patrols and potential fines on the table, Glasgow City Council are making it clear; ignoring your dog's mess could cost you.
Non disposal of dog mess can result in a fine of £80, increasing to £100 if not paid within the 28 day notice period.
So, let's keep our streets clean, safe and enjoyable for everyone - one scoop at a time.
Bag it. Bin it.
Being a great dog owner means leaving nothing behind but pawprints.
Comfort zone organises Easter Event
Well done to Linda Dempster from Comfort Zone who is organising Easter activities for children on Saturday 4th April at her business premises at Stonyhurst Street.
The fun activities will include easter themed arts and crafts, meeting the Easter Bunny and distributing of Easter Eggs.
Linda, with her staff and volunteers, have been working hard in the background to organise this activity for local kids.
Linda would like to thank everyone for their kind donations of Easter eggs, including; Positive Possil Improvment District, Together Leading Communities, ng homes and their local contractors.
Rainbow Dreams Day Nursery
Rainbow Dreams Day Nursery ewre delighted to recieve a donation of Easter Eggs for their children. These were donated by ng homes local contractors as part of their joint effort to provide a bit of Easter joy.
Samina Ibrahim, Owner of Rainbow Dreams said:
"Thank you so much for your kind donation, it was such a lovely surprise for the children and such a kind throught from ng homes and local businesses. "