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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April 2026
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BID Business coffee morning - Dates and times TBC ​
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Bookable 1-2-1 visits with member of the BID team
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May 2026
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Workshops to develop objectives for new business plan
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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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August 2026
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2027 -2032 agreed business plan distributed and uplaoded 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
Your BID Renewal Timeline
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Ballot dates.
BID Ballot FAQs
Frequently asked Questions regarding the BIF Reballot
Our Commitment
YOUR town centre, YOUR BID. Check out how we will have and will continue to support BID businesses
How To Vote
Ket information about your IMPORTANT YES vote for the Wonderful WGC BID
Meet your BID Team
Nicola Wolff
WGC BID Manager
Mariana Bitonte
WGC BID Manager
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Lee Rowark
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