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Accommodation BID

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Richmond upon Thames is exploring an Accommodation Business Improvement District to boost its visitor economy.

Richmond upon Thames Council's Finance, Policy and Resources Committee discussed exploring an Accommodation Business Improvement District (ABID) in September 2025. A report reviewed by the committee recommended that the council work with local businesses to develop an ABID proposal, aiming to enhance the visitor economy by drawing on successful models from other regions.

An Accommodation Business Improvement District is a business-led initiative designed to boost the visitor economy. No further meetings or decisions regarding the Accommodation BID have been reported since September 2025, and no upcoming discussions are currently scheduled by the councils.

Key facts

  1. Richmond upon Thames' Finance, Policy and Resources Committee discussed an ABID proposal in September 2025. Source
  2. A report recommended the council work with local businesses to develop an ABID proposal. Source
  3. Successful ABID models in Manchester and Liverpool were cited in the report. Source
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