Issue - meetings
Staines BID Ballot Vote Report
Meeting: 14/01/2026 - Business, Infrastructure and Growth Committee (Item 7)
7 Visit Staines BID - Voting Report (as part of the renewal process) 
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Committee is asked to:
1) Agree that Spelthorne Borough Council supports the principle of the Visit Staines Business Improvement District (BID) ballot and voting “for” in October 2026.
2) Delegate authority to the Group Head for Place, Protection & Prosperity to exercise the ballot vote in support of the Visit Staines BID.
3) Note the financial implication associated with the Visit Staines BID in respect of paying the BID levy as set out in the report.
Additional documents:
- Appendix A – Visit Staines Equality Policy Nov 2025, item 7
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- Appendix B – Visit Staines Environmental Policy Nov 2025, item 7
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Decision:
The Committee resolved to
1) Agree that Spelthorne Borough Council supports the principle of the Visit Staines Business Improvement District (BID) ballot and voting “for” in October 2026.
2) Delegate authority to the Group Head for Place, Protection & Prosperity to exercise the ballot vote in support of the Visit Staines BID.
3) Note the financial implication associated with the Visit Staines BID in respect of paying the BID levy as set out in the report.
Minutes:
The Committee considered supporting the renewal of the Visit Staines Business Improvement District (BID). The current five year cycle of the Visit Staines BID ended in March 2027, and the BID was seeking renewal from eligible voters, which included the Council. The BID operated on a not-for-profit basis and aimed to improve the town centre on behalf of the 275 businesses within its boundary. The BID invested in activities and promotions to encourage footfall into the town centre, as well as other initiatives such as working with the Police and other agencies to address anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The Committee noted the Council would be required to provide support for the BID if successful. The Committee acknowledged the support the BID provided to businesses within the town centre as well as the events they sponsored. The BID provided regular updates to their board on their achievements.
The Committee resolved to
1) Agree that Spelthorne Borough Council supports the principle of the Visit Staines Business Improvement District (BID) ballot and voting “for” in October 2026.
2) Delegate authority to the Group Head for Place, Protection & Prosperity to exercise the ballot vote in support of the Visit Staines BID.
3) Note the financial implication associated with the Visit Staines BID in respect of paying the BID levy as set out in the report.