As part of a holistic place digital and marketing strategy, we commissioned the purchase and website development of the 20 year old geographic domain name, Milngavie.co.uk
By default we have gained control of the associated domain names Milngavie.uk and Milngavie.org.uk and twitter handle @milngavie.
This is considered a very strong brand identity for Milngavie, befitting our organisation that represents the interests of around 150 commercial businesses. It also allows us to provide a comprehensive platform for all businesses, local community groups, charities and other key stakeholders with an interest in Milngavie to participate.
Strategically, it also provides an opportunity to provide a degree of information co-ordination to local residents and visitors about what our town has to offer, what’s happening and what’s on. We anticipate Milngavie.co.uk becoming a trusted information resource for people to rely on. As part of this project, we are working with business levy payers so they understand that the platform can be used to reach potential customers at no extra cost.
Every business and group on the website will be provided with their own custom website address and login to manage the content. They will also be able to embed their own social media channels onto their Milngavie page. This means every time they post on Facebook, twitter or Instagram, it can also appear automatically on their page on Milngavie.co.uk at no cost.
See Full business plan for 2024 to 2029 that lists all the planned activities for Milngavie.
Seasonal Events and Trails.
The BID organise and run the annual Classic Car show; Healthy Habits and Christmas Lights switch on as well as seasonal trails for all the familty. See Milngavie.co.uk/events/ for latest listings of what is going on.
Milngavie in Bloom
We will continue to fund the purchase of the plants for the range of planters throughout Milngavie that the whole town is very proud of. Volunteers from Milngavie in Bloom continue to plant and maintain the planters and carry out general litter picking at the same time.
Property Facelift Scheme
To improve business frontages, all levy payers are eligible for up to 50% of costs to improve the frontage of their property. To apply, levy payers can email enquiries@milngaviebid.com for the attention of the BID Manager.