WELCOME TO BID LEAMINGTON
Royal Leamington Spa is a beautiful, distinct and vibrant town that does things differently to achieve unique results. It matters ‘how’ things are done and at the heart of the this are the ideas of community, creativity and wellbeing.
Since 2008, the Business Improvement District (BID) for Royal Leamington Spa has made excellent progress in delivering services and projects, agreed by the BID Board and its partners, which increase the appeal of the town, support the businesses and help to improve trading performance.
BID Leamington delivers for the town and its local businesses through four activity areas: Promoting, Enhancing, Supporting and Influencing. Some of our initiatives are very high public profile and some less so, all with the common aim of improving Royal Leamington Spa for the benefit of all.
We provide a single, collective voice for the retail and leisure businesses of Leamington, raising matters of concern with decision makers, providing business support to support growth and promote the town far and wide.
We are proud to be accredited by The BID Foundation, recognising the strong governance, transparency and accountability of BID Leamington.
Throughout this website, our aim is to inform and support the 355 levy paying businesses and our voluntary members who, through BID Leamington, contribute towards creating an attractive, safe and well-promoted town. We also like to hear from you directly, so please do get in touch if you can’t find what you need.
BID Renewal Process
In March 2023, retail and leisure sector businesses in the town centre were asked to vote on the continuation of BID Leamington for a further five years in a renewal ballot. We were pleased to announce that the proposal to renew BID Leamington until 2028 was supported with 90% of businesses voting in favour by number, and 94% in favour by rateable value. The formal declaration can be viewed by clicking here. We are hugely grateful for this support and the opportunity to ensure the town that we love remains as strong and vibrant as it can be.
Looking forward to the next renewal ballot in 2028, there will once again be an opportunity to explore what collective investment in the town centre could deliver for a further five years. Over the coming year, both existing and potential new BID member businesses will be invited to share their views and help shape future proposals, so please click here or get in touch to learn more about this important decision for businesses and our town centre.
Here are a few examples of our public facing projects. Highlighted Projects and each of the activity theme areas, Promoting, Enhancing, Supporting and Influencing showcase the full breadth of our work.
Spa Stars
Spa Stars Delivered by BID Leamington The Spa Stars walk of fame was warmly welcomed when Covid restrictions were...
Advertising and Promotional Campaigns
Advertising and promotions Delivered by BID Leamington Attracting tourists and visitors BID Leamington understands the...
Elves in Leamington
Elves in Leamington Delivered by BID Leamington in partnership with Gibsonhaus During Covid, all normal festive...
Featured BID News
BID Renewal – Engagement to Explore New Opportunities Takes a Step Forward
BID Leamington will soon begin engaging with local businesses to explore expansion into new sectors and the opportunities this could bring. As BID Leamington prepares for renewal in 2028, there will once again be an opportunity to explore what collective investment in...
Leamington Food and Drink Festival Returns This Weekend!
The countdown is on with just a few days to go until the much-loved Leamington Food and Drink Festival returns to the picturesque Pump Room Gardens on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026. Now in its 19th year, the FREE-to-attend festival, organised by BID...
New Group Backs ‘VAT’s The Problem’ Campaign
BID Leamington is proud to be supporting businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire, which are being urged to join a campaign to get a VAT cut for the hospitality sector. A group of businesspeople from hospitality and retail, led by BID Leamington’s CEO Stephanie Kerr...
Our Engagement – At a Glance
Town Centre BID Businesses
As a Business Improvement District we work with all our levy paying businesses and voluntary members to support and represent them and also for the benefit of the town as a whole.
£'s invested annually in the Town Centre
BID businesses pay an annual levy based on their property value to fund BID Leamington. In addition to this, financial contributions and project funding is secured from the public and private sectors here to further enhance investment into the town.
Number of customers we engage with annually
Promoting Leamington Spa and its businesses we communicate and attract hundreds of thousands of people into the town through promotional and marketing activity as well as high profile public events, all of which contribute to the vitality of Leamington.
Hours of support we provide annually to Town Centre businesses
Providing timely and relevant information, support and training to our businesses enables them to dedicate more time to doing what they do best – running their business.
Our Family of Websites
