Watford Clarendon Business Improvement District’s (BID) ballot period commenced on Friday 20 February 2026 and will be open until Thursday 19 February 2026, allowing businesses on Clarendon Road and Station Road to vote in favour or against a first BID term from 2026 to 2031.
On week commencing Monday 16 February 2026, ballot papers were delivered by Watford Borough Council tothose organisations eligible to vote. Those organisations can vote “yes” or “no” for a first BID term which would commence on 1 April 2026 and run up until March 2031 if a successful “yes” vote is declared on Friday 20 February 2026.
Clarendon Road & Station Road businesses are encouraged to visit www.ballot.watfordtowncentre.com for all relevant information including the 2026-2031 BID business plan for which they are voting for or against, the key ballot dates, process and frequently asked questions relating to the ballot.
The 2026-2031 business plan includes a detailed breakdown of Watford Clarendon BID’s commitments for over £1.8 million worth of reinvestment for the area and its businesses. This includes enhancing the Clarendon experience, promoting Clarendon Road as a premier business location, supporting business growth, championing collaboration and embracing sustainability and innovation.
Watford BID Ltd has launched a campaign to encourage voters to vote “yes” for over £1.8 million worth of reinvestment into a local, defined geographical area covering Clarendon & Station Road. The not-for-profit organisation is currently funded and managed by Watford Town Centre BID levy payers and supported by key stakeholders, with the vision to maximise Watford’s potential as a dynamic, safe and welcoming place where its businesses flourish.
Simon Plumb, Centre Director of Harlequin Watford and Chair of Watford BID Ltd, said: “Watford Clarendon BID will play a key role in ensuring the priorities of those businesses in the area will remain firmly on the agenda amidst local government reorganisation. By working closely with emerging decision-makers, the BID can ensure that the needs of this commercial district are not only heard, but championed.
Importantly, the BID will provide stability during a period of change. Its focused projects and long-term vision will help Clarendon Road remain resilient, well-managed and positioned to thrive as Watford enters its next chapter.”
Kara Mesiano, Watford Town Centre BID Manager, Company Director & Secretary, said: “Over the past decade, Watford has undergone a remarkable transformation. The renewal of Watford Town Centre BID and the ongoing regeneration of Clarendon Road mark the next phase in establishing our area as one of Hertfordshire’s most dynamic business locations.
Watford Clarendon BID will give local businesses a strong, unified voice and a practical mechanism to influence change, shape the area’s future and deliver projects that directly support their success.”
To find out more about Watford Clarendon BID and the services currently provided by the BID team for Watford Town Centre, visit www.watfordtowncentre.com and refer to the ‘Clarendon BID’ section for information relevant to Clarendon and Station Road businesses.
