Businesses in Hamilton are being urged to vote 'Yes' in a campaign to keep vital services in the town.
An event was held last week by Hamilton Business Improvement District (BID) to launch the organisation's business plan for the next five years.
It set out goals for the next term if they are voted back in by local firms.
The group have proved to be a successful asset in the town in recent years, bringing community initiatives such as the street markets and Christmas lights switch-on events into the heart of Hamilton and increasing footfall.
Such ideas have boosted the local economy with many businesses benefiting from the increased trading opportunities.
Hamilton BID have since brought free Wi-Fi to the town, a taxi marshal scheme, and lots more features which have been valued by locals.
All this work will be lost if the group fail to secure a yes vote, as firms are urged to complete their ballot paper before the October deadline.
On Thursday, August 25, the open day was held at the Beefeater in Hamilton where many local businesses attended to get behind the move.
Hamilton BID manager Malcolm Thomas-Harley said the event was a great success, adding: "It was great to see so many BID area businesses come along to our open day at the Beefeater August 25.
"We were proud to launch our business plan setting out our goals for the next term and ask that all business in the BID area vote YES!
"Also, on the day we had in attendance Reach Publications, Made In Scotland, E3 Hub and Eyebright all providing information and support to attendees.
"We are passionate about Hamilton BID area and look forward to delivering projects and support that otherwise would not take place without our group.
"We look forward to working together with businesses and the community on the upcoming festive events including the light switch-on right in the central BID area zone followed by a vibrant 2023 events schedule.
"We look forward to bringing back the hugely popular Hamilton Our Town market.
"We look forward to being able to continue projects such as Free- Wi Fi , town centre planters, shop front grants, taxi marshal schemes, town centre safety, signage projects and free photography for businesses.
"We look forward to continuing our dynamic and impactful town centre marketing through Hamilton Our town Digital channels and website, and more.
"We look forward to doing all this and more with drive and energy working on behalf of businesses in Hamilton BID area."
"Without a yes vote all of this will be lost including all future projects. Therefore, it is vital that as many businesses as possible complete their ballot paper and return it before the October 6 deadline, voting YES."
As well as continuing to run the popular events in Hamilton town centre, the BID business plan also sets out to working with police over vandalism issues, conduct a weekly town centre audit to report waste and fly tipping, and improve signage in the town.
You can check out the full Hamilton BID business plan and details on how to vote online here.
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