1. Ferndown & Uddens Business Improvement District Superfast Broadband 26 th February 2014

2. 07.45 Registration & Light Breakfast 08.00 Welcome & IntroductionRussell Bowyer, Chair, F&U BID 08.15 Superfast DorsetPenny Syddall/Grant Munn 08.35 Questions & AnswersSuperfast team 09.00 Superfast BusinessLiz Wright, WSX 09.15 F&U Business Improvement District (BID) Kevin Poulton BID Manager 09.30Close Running Order

3. Welcome & Introduction – Russell Bowyer, MD Custom World Chair Ferndown & Uddens BID Business Improvement Districts (BID’s): –Provide resources, both financial and otherwise to address business priorities –Enable businesses to work together for the common good –Raise the profile and voice of the businesses on the F & U Estates with Local Authorities

4. Consultations 2 meetings held end 2013. Lack of reliable affordable Broadband a major issue Which led to Conversations with the Local Authorities and the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership who are committed to improvements And has result in Today's meeting to hear about rollout plans and support for enhanced uptake

5. Superfast presentations

6. What are BID’s The means, authorised by Parliament, by which businesses in a defined area can work together to make improvements Financed by business rate levy Democratic, equitable and fair –1.25% max £2,000 pa (very large companies) –Floor of £75 pa –Average £266 pa –100% retained locally with investments determined by businesses

7. Timetable March – consultation on spending priorities (circa £500K up to 2019) April – Formulation of BID Business Plan following business meeting and discussions May/June – Ballot Late summer/Autumn commencement of improvements

8. Contact Kevin Poulton, BID Manager Email: office@ferndownanduddens.co.ukoffice@ferndownanduddens.co.uk Website: www.ferndownanduddens.co.ukwww.ferndownanduddens.co.uk Mobile: 07702 913449 ‘phone: 01202 871559