London Overnight Levy
Richmond upon Thames is considering an Accommodation Business Improvement District, but a feasibility study found insufficient support to proceed.
A feasibility study for an Accommodation Business Improvement District (ABID) in Richmond upon Thames, a type of levy on overnight stays, was presented in September 2026. The study indicated potential for significant annual revenue generation but lacked sufficient support from the accommodation sector to proceed to a ballot.
The report to the Finance, Policy and Resources Committee in September 2026 estimated that an ABID could generate between £300,000 and £900,000 annually. Set-up costs for a new ABID were estimated at around £10,000 + VAT. No further discussions on this topic are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- An Accommodation BID feasibility study for Richmond upon Thames lacked sufficient support to proceed to a ballot in September 2026. Source
- The study indicated an Accommodation BID could generate between £300,000 and £900,000 annually. Source
- Set-up costs for a new Accommodation BID were estimated at around £10,000 + VAT. Source
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