WGC BID BALLOT TIMELINE
Key Dates and Documents For YOUR WGC BID renewal
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March 2026
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Week commencing 23 March - Surveys, FAQs and Newsletters sent out
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Business visits for to complete surveys
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Coffee morning for all BID businesses 10:00 am - 11:30 am at Coffee Lab 18th March at Coffee Lab
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Coffee morning for all BID businesses 10:00 am - 11:30 am Coffee Lab 25th March at Coffee Lab
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April 2026
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BID Business coffee morning ​
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29th April - Professional services workshop - 8:30 am at Kutchenhaus
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29th April - The Howard Centre tenants - 12:00 noon at The Howard Centre
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29th April - All BID businesses welcome - 1:00 pm at The Howard Centre
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29th April - Food & Beverage business - 3:00 pm at Misya Meze Grill
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May 2026
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Workshops to develop budget and objectives for new business plan 2027-2032
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Proposed 2027 - 2032 business plan created focusing on agreed business objectives
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June 2026
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Draft 2027 - 2032 business plan submitted to board members for review and feedback. ​​​​​​
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July 2026
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Networking event/charity fire walk - Your opportunity to find out all about the renewal progress and take on the Fire Walk challenge for Willow.
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August 2026
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2027 -2032 agreed business plan distributed and uploaded online
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September 2026
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October 2026
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Ballot papers mailed to business owners.
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Ballot results counted and announced by third party
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November 2026 ​
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​What is a BID Ballot?
Every Business Improvement District (BID) must take part in a formal ballot at the end of each five-year term. This vote gives local businesses the opportunity to decide whether the BID should continue, ensuring its work remains supported, valued, and aligned with the needs of the area.
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Welwyn Garden City BID was first established in April 2007 following a successful ballot, and has since completed two consecutive terms: 2017–2022 and our current term, 2022–2027.
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In 2026, you—the businesses of Welwyn Garden City—will be asked to vote YES for another five-year BID term, helping us continue to build a bigger, brighter future for our wonderful town centre.
Our Achievements
Check out our achievements over two consecutive BID terms
How To Vote
Ket information about your IMPORTANT YES vote for the Wonderful WGC BID
Your BID Renewal Timeline
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Ballot dates.
BID Ballot FAQs
Frequently asked Questions regarding the BIF Reballot
Meet your BID Team
Nicola Wolff
WGC BID Manager
Mariana Bitonte
WGC BID Manager
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Lee Rowark
Marketing & Events