- What are the benefits of a Business Improvement District (BID)?
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A Business Improvement District (BID) brings businesses together to collectively invest in and improve a local area.
For businesses in Wimbledon, this means access to a wide range of additional services and support designed to help businesses save money, increase visibility, improve safety and create a stronger trading environment.
Benefits provided by Love Wimbledon include marketing and promotion, networking opportunities, business training, sustainability support, crime prevention initiatives, cost-saving services and events that help attract visitors into the town centre.
- How does a BID benefit my business day-to-day?
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Love Wimbledon supports businesses with practical day-to-day services that can help reduce costs, improve visibility and support staff and operations.
This includes discounted services, networking opportunities, training programmes, marketing support, sustainability initiatives and business intelligence. The BID also works to maintain a cleaner, safer and more attractive town centre environment that benefits both businesses and customers.
- A What discounts and cost-saving services are available through the BID?
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Love Wimbledon offers a range of cost-saving initiatives and discounted services for levy-paying businesses.
This can include waste collection services, sustainability support, exclusive discounts and initiatives aimed at helping businesses reduce operational costs and make greener choices. Love Wimbledon also explores additional funding opportunities and support programmes that may benefit the local business community.
- Does the BID offer shared services like waste collection?
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Yes, Love Wimbledon provides access to shared business services, including waste collection and recycling support through our partner First Mile.
These services are designed to help businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency and support more sustainable ways of working across Wimbledon.
- How does the BID help increase footfall and spend?
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Love Wimbledon helps attract visitors into Wimbledon Town Centre through events, marketing campaigns, seasonal experiences and promotional activity throughout the year.
Initiatives such as markets, Wimbledon Championships tennis screenings, Winterfest and town centre campaigns help increase awareness of Wimbledon and encourage people to spend more time in the area – benefiting local businesses and supporting footfall.
- What marketing and promotion does the BID provide?
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Love Wimbledon supports businesses through a variety of marketing and promotional opportunities designed to raise the profile of Wimbledon and the businesses within it.
This includes digital promotion, seasonal campaigns, sponsorship opportunities, events, social media activity and initiatives such as the Love Wimbledon Privilege Card.
- What networking opportunities are available through the BID?
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Love Wimbledon hosts and supports a range of networking events, forums and business-focused activities throughout the year.
These include networking sessions, sector-specific events and property forums designed to help businesses connect, share ideas and build relationships within the local business community.
- Can I influence what services the BID provides?
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Definitely. Love Wimbledon is business-led and encourages feedback from levy-paying businesses.
Businesses can share suggestions, provide feedback on existing services and help shape future priorities for the BID. This helps ensure services and initiatives continue to reflect the needs of the local business community.
Contact us at 02086192012 or info@lovewimbledon.org
- How is a BID different from council services?
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BID provides additional projects and services that are funded and directed by local businesses.
Love Wimbledon works alongside Merton Council but focuses on delivering services and initiatives that go beyond standard council provision. This includes attracting investment, additional marketing, events, business support, environmental improvements, networking opportunities, and initiatives specifically designed to support the local business community.