Leatherhead businesses voted 'yes' for a BID

“The Leatherhead BID Shadow Board is delighted that businesses have voted in favour of establishing a Business Improvement District for the town centre, marking an exciting new chapter for Leatherhead. Following the short statutory standstill period, the hard work begins in January, with the Board immediately commencing delivery of the business plan, starting with the recruitment of a dedicated BID Co-ordinator to lead day-to-day activity. We warmly encourage more businesses to get actively involved in shaping Leatherhead’s future, whether by joining the Board or participating in themed working groups, and we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who supported and contributed to the BID’s development journey.”

81% of businesses who voted in the ballot voted for the BID. The legal threshold to carry this measure is +50% of those who voted.

The combined aggregate rateable value of the businesses that voted for the BID was 78% . The legal threshold to carry this measure is +50% of those who voted.

25% of businesses that were eligible to vote in the ballot cast their vote in this ballot. There is no legal turnout threshold in England for the percentage turnout for a BID ballot.

The challenge / standstill period starts on 2nd December 2025 ending 30th December 2025. Please refer to BID Regulations 2004 for the statutory grounds for a challenge.