93% YES vote unlocks £3.5 million investment for Wimbledon Town Centre
We are thrilled to announce that Love Wimbledon has secured a fourth five-year term after achieving its strongest-ever ballot result, with 93% of businesses voting YES, paving the way for continued investment and support for Wimbledon Town Centre from 2027 to 2032.
The result was announced on Monday evening at a special event held at London Square Wimbledon Bridge House, attended by local businesses and stakeholders. Guests gathered to celebrate the outcome, with catering provided by award-winning restaurant Bombay Delight.
The ballot result significantly exceeded national averages, with a turnout of 56% compared to the national BID average of 44%. The BID also achieved 97% YES by rateable value, compared to the national average of 78%, and 93% YES by number of votes, compared to the national average of 74%.
This will unlock approximately £3.5 million of investment into Wimbledon Town Centre over the next five years, enabling Love Wimbledon to continue delivering services and projects that support local businesses and enhance the town centre experience.
Key priorities for the new term include:
- Promoting and supporting local businesses
- Delivering outstanding services, events and activities
- Strengthening Wimbledon’s position as one of South West London’s leading destinations
The renewed mandate reflects strong business confidence in the BID’s work and its vision for Wimbledon Town Centre. The investment will support initiatives designed to drive footfall, maintain high occupancy rates and ensure Wimbledon remains a vibrant place to live, work, shop and visit.
Craig Hurring, Chief Executive Love Wimbledon, said:
We are incredibly grateful to Wimbledon Town Centre’s business community for your continued support and confidence in Love Wimbledon. Securing a fourth term with a best-ever ballot result is a strong endorsement of the work we’ve delivered over the past five years and our plans for the future.
This result enables us to continue investing in the town centre, supporting businesses, delivering high-quality services and events, and strengthening Wimbledon’s reputation as one of London’s leading destinations. Thank you to everyone who voted, and to Merton Electoral Services, for running the electoral ballot.
Businesses and stakeholders can read the Love Wimbledon Business Plan for 2027-2032 to learn more about our priorities and planned investment programme.
