Your business community across Witham's industrial estates

"Witham Industrial Watch has proven the notable impact the business improvement district has delivered for this area, and businesses are able to reap the rewards of the investment made for improved trading conditions, resulting in a competitive/leading edge against those not in a BID."

Cllr Graham Butland - Leader of Braintree District Council

"Witham Industrial Watch has a strong record championing local businesses.  Their actions and investments have promoted local businesses, suported jobs and helped make our industrial estates safer by fighting crime and improving  the public realm.

In challenging economic times, they have delivered value for money with the services and support they provide.  They engage widely to promote Witham and I am proud to work with them and support their plans for this term."

Rt Hon Dame Priti Patel MP

"Having been the last Witham Police Station Sergeant and working very closely with WIW to support business against criminality, I have always had that strong affiliation with the District.  When I was appointed District commander, I couln't have thought of a better District for me to Command but that of Braintree.

My Community Policing team that covers the Witham Town has been given a resolute simple briefing that we the Police will 'Help business, keep all our communities safe and catch criminals'.  But this task I cannot do alone and always reach out to Witham stakeholders, businesses and partners to work with the Police to assist us in making Witham's industrial estates that much safer."

Chief Inspector Martin Richards - Essex Police

"Working together in partnership with Witham Industrial Watch not only gives businesses on our industrial estates peace of mind, but it also saves them money, supports their growth and gives them a competitive edge over others.

Busineses perform better when they feel supported and are part of a business community and this has a postivie knock-on effect on jobs and our local economy."

Cllr Frankie Ricci - Cabinet Member for Economic Growth at Braintree District Council

"We are privileged in Essex to have a dynamic and innovative business community.  Witham Industrial Watch is an effective partner and has shown the benefit of businesses forming together as a Business Improvemnet District to make a real difference in their community.

Together we can help tackle business crime and create an environment where businesses are free to operate effectively, and so improve the lives of all of us."

Mr Roger Hirst - Police, Fire, Crime commissioner for Essex

"We are informed of criminal activities in the local area.  Lots of communication.  Good signage and support.  It's very refreshing as many industrial estates do nothing"

Rachel Adamson - Scott Parnell Ltd

"The measures implemented, in order to enhance crime prevention, have been highly commendable. These initiatives have resulted in substantial cost savings for businesses. The crime prevention mechanisms in place have proven to be extremely effective, yielding a noticeable reduction in criminal activities."

Ria Lester - JC Leisure Group

"I think the regular emails/mail shots we receive are so informative - knowing that there is a body that is truly engaged with the business community on the Witham Industrial Estates is vital as a vehicle of communication, and also as a go-to if ever advice or help is needed."

Louise Creasey - Personlise Ltd

"The extra security and CCTV is amazing, especially when I wouldn't have the funds to do this independently. I also feel safer running/walking through the estate knowing there are eyes/ANPR on the case.

The first aid courses and the update meetings make me feel a part of a community and a "real" business person.  It's great to get an insight into the background activities of other businesses, the council and WIW.  Thank You!"

Clare Scammell - GKs Graphics

"WIW is an invaluable support for our business and all on the industrial estates, the increased security, cameras and monitoring has reduced the crime considerably over the last few years.  The rapid communication to member businesses of any issues, security incidents etc has been very helpful preventing further problems occurring.  The organising of gritting roads in the bad weather has been greatly appreciated by all of our staff."

Nicola Copsey - Peter Copsey Engineering Ltd

Since the BID has been in place and the CCTV and ANPR have been installed, thefts have reduced dramatically for our business.  We do employ our own security and when an incident does occur we have the back up of CCTV from WIW.  We would always vote for continuing with BID as we remember what it was like previously!

Trevor Scott - Simarco International Ltd