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Birmingham Colmore: Mid-term review survey

We want to hear from you.

As we reach the mid-point of our BID4 (2024-2029) term, we’re inviting everyone who works, lives or spends time in Colmore Business District to share their experiences, priorities and ideas for the future. Your feedback helps shape the projects, services and improvements we deliver, ensuring Colmore remains a vibrant, safe and thriving part of the city.

To say thank you for taking part, you’ll be entered into our mid-term review prize draw, featuring £500 worth of prizes plus an incredible star prize generously gifted by The Grand Hotel Birmingham:

🎁 Top prize:
An overnight stay for two at The Grand Hotel, including breakfast (redeemable by 31st December 2026).

🎁 Second prize:
£100 voucher for Trillium.

🎁 Additional Prizes:
8x £50 vouchers to spend at a Colmore-based food & drink venue of your choice.

The survey only takes a few minutes, but your insight will help shape the next two years of Birmingham Colmore's work.

Thank you for helping us make Colmore an even better place to be.
Section one: About you and your business
1.What is the name of your business?(Required.)
2.What sector does your business operate in?(Required.)
3.How many employees does your business have?(Required.)
4.What is your role within the business?(Required.)
5.What is your age?(Required.)
6.What is your business postcode?(Required.)
7.On average, how often are you based in the office and/or business district?(Required.)
Section 2: Awareness
8.How familiar are you with Birmingham Colmore and its work?
9.How aware are you of Birmingham Colmore’s role in the following areas?(Required.)
Very aware
Somewhat aware
Not so aware
Not at all aware
Improving the quality of the street scene and public realm in the District
Delivering seasonal florals and festive lighting displays
Hosting exhibitions, events and cultural installations in public spaces
Operating the Community Operations Team to support safety and engagement
Providing free safety workshops for businesses and employees
Facilitating meetings and collaboration with West Midlands Police
Enhancing accessibility across the District for all users
The City Curator role (Alex Nicholson-Evans)
Supporting energy efficiency and sustainability projects
Promoting the District’s visibility, history, and identity through place marketing
Coordinating district dressing and visual enhancements
Creating and publishing the Colmore Life magazine
Collaboration in wider city projects with other BIDs and partners
Representing and influencing our businesses with Birmingham City Council
Delivering community initiatives in Ladywood and surrounding areas
Organising events for the next generation in the District
Delivering the annual Colmore Food Festival
Hosting networking and social events such as “Network and Drink”
Running the Colmore Community Games
The Colmore Life app
Supporting the leisure, hospitality, and retail offering in the District
Section 3: Satisfaction
10.How satisfied are you with Birmingham Colmore’s delivery the following areas?(Required.)
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Improving the quality of the street scene and public realm in the District
Delivering seasonal florals and festive lighting displays
Hosting exhibitions, events and cultural installations in public spaces
Operating the Community Operations Team to support safety and engagement
Providing free safety workshops for businesses and employees
Facilitating meetings and collaboration with West Midlands Police
Enhancing accessibility across the District for all users
The City Curator role (Alex Nicholson-Evans)
Supporting energy efficiency and sustainability projects
Promoting the District’s visibility, history, and identity through place marketing
Coordinating district dressing and visual enhancements
Creating and publishing the Colmore Life magazine
Collaboration in wider city projects with other BIDs and partners
Representing and influencing our businesses with Birmingham City Council
Delivering community initiatives in Ladywood and surrounding areas
Organising events for the next generation in the District
Delivering the annual Colmore Food Festival
Hosting networking and social events such as “Network and Drink”
Running the Colmore Community Games
The Colmore Life app
Supporting the leisure, hospitality, and retail offering in the District
11.Which of the following priorities outlined in our BID4 (2024-2029) Business Plan are you aware of, or have benefited from?(Required.)
Section 4: Interactions
12.How do you currently interact with Birmingham Colmore? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
13.How satisfied are you with the ways you currently engage with Birmingham Colmore?(Required.)
14.Would you like to see more, less, or different ways to engage with Birmingham Colmore?(Required.)
Section 5: Expectations and Future Priorities
15.Has your view of Birmingham Colmore changed since the start of our latest term (April 2024)?(Required.)
16.Do you feel Birmingham Colmore provides “additionality” i.e. services and benefits beyond what the city council or others offer?(Required.)
17.What is the biggest challenge facing your business in Birmingham in the next three years (to 2029)?(Required.)
18.What would you like to see more of from Birmingham Colmore in the next 2.5 years?(Required.)
Section 6: Final Thoughts
19.Would you be interested in taking part in a focus group in May 2026 to explore these topics further?(Required.)
20.Please share any final comments or thoughts if you have them.
21.Please share your email address if you would like to be included in our prize draw.

🎁 Top prize:
An overnight stay for two at The Grand Hotel, including breakfast (redeemable by 31st December 2026).

🎁 Second prize:
£100 voucher for Trillium.

🎁 Additional Prizes:
8x £50 vouchers to spend at a Colmore-based food & drink venue of your choice.

Winners will be selected at random in July 2026. For full terms, please visit our privacy policy.