Month: August 2017

The Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP) are pleased to offer the following waste and recycling containers at the very competitive prices exclusively to Ferndown and Uddens BID members. These competitive prices have been negotiated by the BID and are for Ferndown and Uddens BID levy payers only.

General waste

• 1100L bin – £11.80 per empty

Mixed recycling

• 1100L bin – £8.00 per empty

The price you see is the price you pay! There are no hidden charges with…

• No VAT
• No bin rental charges
• No bin delivery charges
• No additional admin charges
• No additional legal document charges

If you would like to discover the benefits of the DWP commercial waste collection service and take advantage of our competitive prices, please contact them today by e-mailing

commercial@dorsetwastepartnership.gov.uk quoting Ferndown BID.

Dorset Business Travel Grant 2017

The grants aim to help businesses who want to encourage employees, customers and visitors to travel more sustainably. Businesses can apply for up to £3,000 for initiatives such as:

• Installing cycle parking/storage/shower facilities for cyclists
• Install electric vehicle charging points
• Improving site access and links to public transport
• Improving walking/cycling/public transport signage
• Improving access for pedestrians and cyclists
• Provide designated car parking spaces for car sharers
• Provide site centred walking/cycling/public transport maps
• Encourage the uptake of homeworking, flexible working and web conferencing

For further details and to apply click HERE

Free practical assistance and grants are available through the Business Travel Network www.businesstravelnetwork.org/ . Quote the BID to access the range of support you need.