07 Oct 2026
St Albans city centre businesses have just hours left to cast their vote in the BID ballot, which closes at 5pm Thursday October 8.
Businesses that still have their ballot paper are being urged not to miss the deadline, with St Albans City Centre BID arranging a final collection service to help completed papers arrive in time.
An independent courier can collect completed ballot papers directly from businesses. To arrange a collection, businesses must call the BID office on 01727 251310 by 12 noon on Thursday October 8 for collection by 2pm.
The ballot will decide whether St Albans City Centre BID secures a third five-year term from April 1 2027 to March 31 2032.
A Yes vote would mean continued BID investment in events, marketing and destination promotion, business support, safety initiatives and city centre enhancements, as well as continued representation for city centre businesses.
If the BID does not secure a third term, it will continue operating until the current term ends on March 31 2027. After that date, the BID levy would no longer be collected and the additional projects and services funded through the BID would come to an end.
St Albans City Centre BID manager Vivien Cannon said: “If you still have your ballot paper, there is still time to use your vote.
“We know how busy businesses are, which is why we have arranged an independent courier to collect completed ballot papers.
“Please call the BID office by 12 noon, and we can arrange collection by 2pm on Thursday October 8.
“This is an important decision for the future of our city centre and we want to make sure every levy payer who wants to vote has the opportunity to do so.”
Completed ballot papers must be received by 5pm Thursday October 8. Still got your ballot paper? Call St Albans City Centre BID on 01727 251310 by 12 noon to arrange collection by 2pm.
The ballot result is expected to be announced on Friday October 9.
More information about the ballot and the proposed 2027–2032 Business Plan is available at www.stalbansbid.com/bid-ballot/
