Positively PutneyBID3 · 2027–2032
Putney Bridge across the Thames

BID3 BUSINESS PLAN · 2027–2032

A clear five-minute guide for Putney businesses

Making Putney better together

A cleaner, greener and safer town centre. More reasons to visit. Practical support for business. A stronger voice for Putney.

How to voteExplore BID3
  • £2.6mplanned investment over five years
  • 4business-led priorities
  • 5 Novvoting deadline
Why renewal mattersWhat has been deliveredWhere the levy goesHow to vote
Putney business community meeting
Built with businesses
The Positively Putney BID team
Delivered locally

THE BALLOT

Five dates that matter

  1. Notice issued
  2. Ballot papers posted
  3. Replacement papers issued
  4. Voting closes
  5. Result announced

WHY RENEW?

A thriving riverside town centre needs coordinated local investment.

Putney succeeds when businesses act together—improving the trading environment, promoting the place and representing local interests with one clear voice.

Putney riverside town centre and local businesses
Proud to be Putney
Changing high streetsCustomer expectations continue to evolve.
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Stretched public resourcesTown centres need additional practical support.
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Businesses acting aloneSome challenges are too large for one organisation.
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A strong local BIDRing-fenced investment, partnership and representation.
Putney High Street and town centre
Putney town centre

TEN YEARS OF DELIVERY

Not promises. Proven work.

Since 2017, businesses have invested together to improve the trading environment, promote Putney and build partnerships no individual business could create alone.

Positively Putney board and business representatives
£1.5minvested to dateA headline measure of coordinated local delivery since 2021.
20,000m²pavement pressure washed
1,770Prefer Putney members
1.9msocial media views last year
FOUNDATIONS

Building a coordinated voice for Putney

The first BID term established practical town-centre services, destination promotion and stronger business connections.

  • New BID team and governance
  • Town-centre campaigns and events
  • Business communications and partnerships
Putney high street and local businesses
“The team are professional and approachable, and always seem so willing to help. Their various initiatives go a long way towards building community spirit.”Sue, owner of Roxie Steak House

BUILT WITH BUSINESSES

We listened first.

The four BID3 priorities come directly from consultation with levy-paying businesses. Business feedback has shaped where investment will be focused.

  1. SurveyWhat matters most?
  2. MeetingsWhat needs to change?
  3. VisitsWhat would help?
  4. Business PlanTurn feedback into commitments.
Levy-paying businesses attending a consultation meeting
Consultation with Putney businesses

OUR PRIORITIES · 2027–2032

You said. We will.

Four connected priorities translate business evidence into investment and accountable delivery.

01

DESTINATION PUTNEY

More reasons to visit, spend time and return.

20%

You said…

70% valued Christmas campaigns

69% valued seasonal community events

We will…

  • Promote Putney as a vibrant place to work, visit, invest and do business.
  • Showcase businesses, events and experiences through destination campaigns and digital channels.
  • Champion independents, local spending and Putney’s riverside identity.
  • Create opportunities for businesses to collaborate on promotions, campaigns and events.
  • Continue popular community events and introduce new activity that supports local trade.
Visitors enjoying an outdoor Putney event
02

STREETSCENE

A cleaner, greener and more welcoming town centre.

23%

You said…

80% valued pressure washing

72% valued increased greening

69% valued festive lighting

We will…

  • Continue pressure washing and public-realm maintenance.
  • Deliver planting, planters, seasonal displays and festive lighting.
  • Support waste reduction, recycling, sustainability and air-quality initiatives.
  • Champion accessibility and inclusivity.
  • Work with partners to unlock the potential of the Embankment and riverside.
Greening and planting in Putney town centre
03

SAFE & SECURE

Confidence for businesses, employees and visitors.

22%

You said…

83% valued crime prevention

64% wanted more uniformed presence

50% supported BCRP accreditation

We will…

  • Coordinate Pubwatch and Business Watch.
  • Provide uniformed and undercover security.
  • Work towards BCRP accreditation.
  • Support Putney Street Angels.
A Putney hospitality business supporting local safety partnerships
04

BETTER FOR BUSINESS

Support, savings, connection and a collective voice.

18%

You said…

71% valued the newsletter

68% valued the BID’s voice

68% valued Prefer Putney

We will…

  • Keep businesses informed and connected through communications, visits, networking and forums.
  • Provide practical advice, funding signposting, sustainability support and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Grow Prefer Putney to help businesses attract and retain staff while encouraging local spend.
  • Represent business interests in planning, regeneration, transport and infrastructure discussions.
  • Use data, insight and partnerships to strengthen Putney’s town-centre economy.
Putney businesses connecting through the BID

YOUR LEVY & BUDGET

Every pound ring-fenced for Putney.

£495klevy income each year

£2.6mtotal planned income over five years

What will my business pay?

The BID3 proposal increases the levy to 1.5% of the property’s rateable value, calculated using the 2026 Rating List. The rate has been unchanged since 2017; the increase is intended to maintain service quality as operating costs and expectations rise.

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Indicative annual BID levy£750

For illustration only. The levy applies to eligible properties with a rateable value of £12,000 or above. The Board may apply an annual increase of up to 0.02 percentage points if necessary to maintain delivery. Full levy rules are in the Business Plan.

BID3 area: a small boundary extension is proposed following requests from local businesses. If approved, around 470 levy-paying businesses will be included.

Where the money goes

Select a programme to see its share and purpose.

Streetscene23%

Cleaner streets, greening, public realm and seasonal displays.

£2.475m is forecast from the levy over five years. Other income of £125,000 brings total planned investment to £2.6m.

The Positively Putney BID team
Your BID team

LOCAL & ACCOUNTABLE

Focused on delivery.

A small BID team manages delivery day to day. A voluntary Board representing businesses across the BID area oversees finance, governance, strategy and performance.

  • Board meetings at least quarterly
  • Annual accounts available to levy payers
  • Annual action plans and performance reporting
  • Mid-term review with businesses
  • BID services enhance—not replace—statutory provision
What does the Board oversee?

The Board oversees financial management, governance, strategic direction and delivery performance against the approved Business Plan. It meets at least once a quarter.

Directors: Ray Kane, Phoenix Yoga (Chair); Jamie Catling, McDonalds; Rosie Dugard, Dugard & Daughters; Christine Hernar, Ben & Lola; Robert Lusher, Russell Cooke; Councillor Salvatore Murtas, Wandsworth Council; Dominic Stead, Sporting Feet; Veronika Wilson, Putney Arts Theatre.

Observers: Serena Binnie, Putney Society; Lorinda Freint, Wandsworth Council.

HOW TO VOTE

Mark Yes. Return it by 5pm on 5 November.

Businesses created Positively Putney. Businesses shaped BID3. Businesses will decide its future.

Your ballot paper will offer a Yes or No choice. Positively Putney is asking eligible businesses to vote Yes.

  1. 1
    Receive

    Ballot papers are posted from 8 October 2026.

  2. 2
    Mark

    Select Yes or No on every ballot paper received.

  3. 3
    Return

    Return completed ballot papers by post before the 5pm deadline.

For renewal, both tests must be met

Test 1More businesses vote Yes than No.

Test 2The rateable value of Yes voters exceeds No voters.

What is a BID?

A Business Improvement District is a defined area where eligible businesses vote to fund and oversee additional local services through a ring-fenced levy.

What if my ballot paper is missing?

Replacement ballot papers are issued on 30 October. Contact the BID team promptly if your ballot paper has not arrived or you need guidance.

How many votes does my business have?

Eligible businesses receive one ballot paper for each eligible property. Each paper counts as an individual vote.

Download the full planAsk the BID team
What happens next: a successful ballot starts BID3 on 1 April 2027; an unsuccessful ballot ends the BID on 31 March 2027
Business Plan