The ballot results, which were announced on Friday 27 February, demonstrated strong support from local businesses and provide a new mandate for the continuation of services, projects, and support provided by Station to Station.
The ballot recorded a 85.59 per cent approval from businesses, reaffirming their commitment to the BID’s vision.
Cllr Marcia Cameron, Cabinet Member for Economic Inclusion, said: “West Norwood and Tulse Hill have thriving town centres and Station to Station Business Improvement District have made a significant contribution that is now mandated to continue for the next five years.
“I welcome the strong backing for Station to Station BID and the council looks forward to continuing our working partnership with them.”
The key figures from the ballot are as follows:
- Total number of eligible businesses in the BID area: 483
- Total returned ballot papers: 238
- Turnout: 49.28%
- Total valid votes received: 229
- Total rateable value of valid votes cast: £7,220,200
- Total number of valid votes in favour of the BID: 196
- Total rateable value of votes cast in favour of the BID: £6,707,800
- Percentage of votes cast in favour of the BID: 85.59%
- Percentage of the total rateable value of votes cast in favour of the BID: 92.90%
This result reinforces the BID’s pivotal role in enhancing the local area for the business community over the next five years. Station to Station’s renewal will unlock investment into the neighbourhood over the next five years, ensuring businesses and the local economy can continue to grow and thrive.
Charlotte Ashworth, the Station to Station BID manager, said: “We are delighted to announce that Station to Station has been successfully renewed for a third term, from 2026 to 2031.
“Station to Station is proud to continue representing the Tulse Hill, West Norwood & Parkhall business community for the next five years. We would like to sincerely thank everyone who voted so positively for the BID and for those whose hard work helped us get here.
“We are especially pleased to have secured a 93% ‘per rateable value’ yes vote and increased our turnout, a powerful demonstration of the confidence and faith that local businesses place in our work.
“The conversations we have had over the past few months will play an instrumental role in shaping our offer for the next term. We remain committed to championing the area and its businesses, delivering on the priorities you have shared with us and continuing to make a meaningful impact locally.”
Station to Station’s new term starts on October 1, and builds on the achievements of previous terms. For more information visit stationtostation.london.
John Price, the Chair of Station to Station BID, said: “The Station to Station Directors are delighted with the result and thank its staff for all the hard work they do. The overwhelming support of our businesses demonstrates the importance of relationships only possible in a local area.
