How are levies spent?

The levy contributes to a collective fund which is ring fenced to the area to provide additional services. Our spend is categorised into four key delivery themes aimed at improving and enhancing our district:

• Safe & Clean: LQ BID funds cleansing contracts aimed at enhancing the work done by council. This includes graffiti removal, gum removal, and power washing, particularly on private land. The BID funds a dedicated police officer who members can contact directly to discuss community safety issues. Lead: Charlotte Irvine
• Regeneration & Investment: The BID has funded the design and installation of a range of public realm improvements, such as parklets, Flaxx on Brunswick Street, Bankmore Square and most recently the transformation of Great Victoria Street through murals, planting and animation. Lead: Christiaan Karelse.
• Healthy and Sustainable: LQ is proud to be Northern Ireland’s first sustainable district, offering a range of programmes to levy payers, including climate awareness training, subsidised cycling accreditations, our annual Health Week and a range of ESG projects such as JAM Card and Living Wage Accreditations. Lead: Lawrence Tingson
• Promoted & Vibrant: The BID promotes the Linen Quarter as a home of hospitality, invests in social media and digital marketing, as well as running member networking events and training. Lead: Stevie Maginn

More information on our themes, projects and services can be found under each tab.

In addition to the specific BID services, the organisation acts as a collective voice for the district, leveraging additional financial support and resource from public sector partners.