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Positive Possil

The vision for 'Positive Possil' Improvement District is to flourish as a magnet for business with a vibrant social purpose for the benefit of all.

Our main objectives include; 

  • The creation of a vibrant local high street with a feelgood factor for all to encourage footfall.
  • A financially resilient business community.
  • Establishment of a business voice for 'Positive Possil'.
  • Roll out a strong marketing and promotion campagin. 
  • Work collectively with partner organisations and community to improve the environment.
  • Positive Possil's thematic priorites are: Clean and Attractive, Safe and Secure, Business support, Marketing and promotion.

These form the elements within 'Positive Possil' action plan with more details below.

Clean and attractive

 We aim to impact on maintaining clean and attractive streets with the following actions;

  • Targeted clean ups with Glasgow City Council, ng homes and partners.
  • Support the use of the dedicated  streetsweeper currently utilised for the area. 
  • Support the organisation of community clean ups.
  • Organise dog fouling campaign and enforcement.
  • Work with local businesses around waste management.
  • Idenfity 'waste hot spot' areas and work with councill and partners to impact on these.
  • Upkeep of existing planters and any new planters/foliage.
  • Work with council and local partners to identify and deal with issues of graffiti and fly-tipping.

roadsweeper

Safe and Secure

  • Build on relationships with Police Scotland to identify 'areas of concern' and work on solutions.
  • Identify areas for enhanced lighting to reduce antisocial behaviour.
  • Create a #Safe Possilpark campaign working alongside businesses, partners and community.

Business support, lobbying and a business voice

The Improvement District will provide an opportunity to be part of a collective voice for Possilpark where we can influence and lobby for change. Areas include;

  • Creation of Business Directory to encourage more footfall.
  • Develop training and peer learning opportunities for traders.
  • Promote collective street activities with traders and community.
  • Create an online forum and regular business events. 

Marketing and promotion

We aim to maintain a spotlight on Possilpark Businesses through;

  • The 'Positive Possil' website.
  • Business Directory for Possilpark
  • Positive Possil newspaper
  • Events and activities with local businesses.