Huw Miles of Paris Smith and Chair of the Winchester BID Board of Directors welcomed attendees and the Executive Director, Paul Spencer gave a presentation on the work of the BID during 2022-23 and plans for 2023-24.
Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions, give feedback and engage in discussion. The accounts for the previous financial year 2021-22 as prepared by Martin and Company were received. The guest speaker was Sarah Moore-Williams, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Digital Technologies at the University of Winchester.
Three new Directors were appointed to the Board, Sam Bailey of Primark, Joy Moir of RBC Brewin Dolphin and Paul Phasey of Architecture PLB.
Steve Brine MP, who attended the AGM, said : "Pleasure to attend the Winchester BID AGM and catch-up with the lovely Chair, Huw Miles from Paris Smith. I took the opportunity to raise my grave concerns (and those raised with me already by businesses) about proposals from Winchester City Council to end free evening and overnight parking in the city centre."
The Winchester BID Annual Review 2022-23 document and the AGM presentation slides are also available to view online via www.winchesterbid.co.uk
