Preston businesses get behind Preston BID as ballot secures group's future for next 5 years
“We look forward to working closely with businesses, our partners and the wider Preston community to help create a thriving, successful and welcoming city centre over the next five years.”
Preston Business Improvement District (BID) has been granted a further five year term, following a ballot of eligible businesses in Preston city centre.
The result provides a renewed mandate for Preston BID to continue working with businesses and partners to support the city centre, strengthen the local business community and contribute to Preston’s ongoing development as a place to work, visit, shop and invest.
84% of businesses who voted, voted in favour of the BID’s continuation.
Preston BID says this successful ballot reflects the importance of collaboration between businesses and stakeholders in helping shape the future of Preston city centre.
The results mean that the BID will continue as the only democratically elected organisation representing businesses in Preston city centre.
Over the next five years, Preston BID promises to continue to work on initiatives designed to support local businesses, enhance the city centre experience and promote Preston as a vibrant destination.
Chair of Preston BID, John Boydell, said: “We are delighted that Preston BID has been granted a further five year term. This result gives us the opportunity to build on the work already undertaken and deliver renewed initiatives that make a positive difference to businesses and the wider city centre.
“We would like to thank all the eligible businesses that took part in the ballot. Their engagement is important, and we recognise the responsibility that comes with this renewed mandate.
“We look forward to working closely with businesses, our partners and the wider Preston community to help create a thriving, successful and welcoming city centre over the next five years.”
The organisation adds that the next five year term will provide Preston BID with the opportunity to build on existing partnerships, respond to the needs and priorities of local businesses, and continue supporting the long term vitality and success of Preston city centre.
First created in 2009, Preston BID represents and supports around 500 city centre businesses.
The ballot, conducted independently by Civica, took place on October 29 2026.