About
Wandsworth Town Business Improvement District (BID)
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are not-for-profit partnerships voted in by local businesses to improve the local area and drive footfall. A BID is brought in through a democratic ballot process and the services provided are additional to those delivered by the statutory authorities. There are currently over 300 BIDs in the UK supporting and investing in town centres. We work to provide greater strategic context for businesses to galvanise the business community, statutory authorities and wider stakeholders behind a common vision for the district and generate an enhanced income stream, benefitting the whole area in terms of service provision. A BID provides the business community with a united voice and the ability to influence and shape the future. It acts as a catalyst to promote wider public and private investment into projects, which enhance the neighbourhood.
Our Mission
Business
We work to support local businesses
Community
We bring the everyone together
Environment
We’re committed to environmental wellbeing
Safety
Your safety is our priority
Sponsor a BID event
Sponsoring a BID event puts your business at the heart of the community, planting you front and centre and driving visibility. Explore our sponsorship options and see how our next event could elevate your reach in Wandsworth Town, and beyond. Reach out to us and discover what’s avaialble.
Meet the BID team
We are Wandsworth Town Business Improvement District (BID). Meet our Executive Director, James Mbanefo, and our Marketing & Communications Manager, Lauren Furey. Don’t be a stranger; say hello if you see us out and about in Wandsworth Town, or feel free to drop us an email if you have any questions or suggestions.
Governance & the Board
Meet the Board, understand how the BID is governed, who we are accountable to, and read through our various legal policies and documents.
Click here to view our 2022-2027 Business Plan
News
- Works to begin on Wandsworth Town Station in 2026
Wandsworth Town Station is getting a major upgrade next year. The council is investing in the station to add a second entrance and install lifts … Read more - Aussie jewellery retailer arrives in Wandsworth
Lovisa, the Australian jewellery retailer, has opened their latest store at Southside Shopping Centre. The brand boasts more than 900 stores across 45 countries and … Read more - Southside to highlight accessibility this Purple Tuesday
On Tuesday 4 November, Southside Shopping Centre is marking Purple Tuesday by helping to raise awareness of sensory and accessibility issues. Purple Tuesday is an annual … Read more - Halloween fun in Wandsworth Town
Darkness crawls across the land, the midnight hour is close at hand. Well, no, we’re just inching ever closer to the spookiest of days – … Read more
Works to begin on Wandsworth Town Station in 2026
Wandsworth Town Station is getting a major upgrade next year. The council is investing in the station to add a second entrance and install lifts to grant step-free access for commuters. The local station is fairly antiquated, and given the recent influx of new homes in the area, upgrades to the nearest railway station are…