Letchworth Bid

About Letchworth Bid

A Business Improvement District or BID is a formal partnership between local authorities and local businesses, who come together to make and deliver plans to improve trade and footfall within their town centre. BIDs have developed nationally over the last 12 years and must be agreed by ballot; they are funded in whole, or in part, by a levy additional to the non-domestic rates.

The BID Company is here to act as a voice for local businesses to tackle issues related to both footfall and offer. Our mission is to restore the world’s first Garden City to its place as a unique and inspirational destination for all to enjoy; attractive, social, innovative, creative, convenient and most of all thriving.

Message from the Bid Manager

“I’m excited to have been appointed as manager of Love Letchworth.

I’ve been involved in the local community for a long time, and want to celebrate the many things that Letchworth has to offer.

The Love Letchworth team and I have lots of enthusiasm, energy and ideas.

We’re looking forward to working with the local traders and the people of Letchworth to deliver a fun-filled year that puts Letchworth on the map.”

Richard Harbon, Bid Manager

Meet the Team

Specifically, the BID Company’s plan focusses on four streams of activity/projects:

Events and promotional activities – Weekly events and promotional activities are held throughout the town centre, showcasing the town’s core offer, and bringing additional attractions to the town.
Access and parking – Reviewing and taking action on those aspects of access and parking in the town centre that are most important to visitors and businesses.
Marketing – Promoting what Letchworth Garden City has to offer our primary and secondary catchments via all media formats with an increasing focus on digital media.
Developing our offer - Improving our range, relevance, and quality of social, leisure, service, and retail offer in Letchworth Garden City town centre, working with landlords where necessary.

Our Bid Members

Businesses and Charities

Ciao Italia

Authentic Italian Themed Caffe Coffee Shop

Creations Conservations & Curiosities

Think of a cross between TV's The Repair Shop, Salvage Hunters, an antiques and curios centre, a living…

Best Before Cafe

We are all volunteers who fight food waste and food inequality. We rescue surplus food and offer it to our…

Pampered Pets Letchworth

Dog, cat and rabbit grooming

The Colour Room

Hair salon specialising in Colour and Curls

Tutti Frutti Clothing

Tutti Frutti Clothing is a small, ethical and sustainable brand for children age 0-6 years. Each piece is…

The Arena Tavern

Situated in the heart of the world's first garden city, Letchworth, the Arena Tavern offers a great…

System Restore UK

If it involves a computer or a laptop, we do it! From software repairs to replacing broken screens,…

Cooks Boutique

What's on in Letchworth

Upcoming Town Centre Events

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Hodman & Sally

Farmers on Christmas Lights Tour

Reindeer in The Wynd

Meet & Greet with Santa

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LoveLetchworth BID Company is here to act as a voice for local businesses to tackle issues related to both footfall and offer. Our mission is to restore the world’s first Garden City to its place as a unique and inspirational destination for all to enjoy; attractive, social, innovative, creative, convenient and most of all thriving.