Project Page: Advocacy & Insights - Central District Alliance

Advocacy & Insights

In the fast-paced and ever-changing urban environment, effective advocacy and insightful analysis.

Our advocacy work is rooted in a deep understanding of local and regional dynamics, enabling us to represent and champion the needs of our community effectively. Advocacy and insights play a vital cross-cutting role, informing and strengthening all other project areas.

Overview

Looking ahead to 2025-2030, our business plan prioritises strengthening Central District Alliance’s role in advocacy and insights to drive meaningful change and sustainable economic growth. We will enhance our data collection and analysis capabilities to better understand the evolving needs of our district.

This will involve targeted investment in advanced analytical tools and where appropriate, expanding our research activities to cover a broader range of economic, social, and environmental factors.

Our key objectives for 2025 - 2030

One

To continue investing in advanced analytics and research tools to continuously gather, analyse, and apply data reflecting the evolving needs of our district with a focus on the five neighbourhoods. This will enable more informed advocacy efforts and strategic decisionmaking aligning with the interests of our stakeholders.

Two

To foster stronger relationships with key decision makers, businesses, and community leaders at both local and national levels. This will involve regular consultations, reports, and forums to ensure the district’s priorities are effectively represented and supported in policy discussions.

Three

To develop and implement a robust external and public affairs strategy regularly sharing insights, progress and advocacy outcomes with our community. This will help build trust and ensure our efforts remain aligned with the expectations of our stakeholders.

Projects

Business Data (spend, footfall, development, vacancy rates)

Our Business Data insights provide valuable metrics on spend, footfall, development, and vacancy rates, empowering businesses to make informed decisions and track district trends.

Securing inward investment into the BID area

We drive inward investment into the BID area, fostering economic growth, attracting businesses, and enhancing opportunities for the district.

Lobbying central & local government for investment

We advocate with central and local government to secure investment, ensuring the district receives the resources needed for continued growth and improvement.

Representing business members views to central & local government

We represent our business members by voicing their views and priorities to central and local government, ensuring their needs are heard and addressed.

Contact us

Leads

Marcos Gold

External Affairs Manager