Ballot dates: 12 September 2025 – 9 October 2025
Our vision is to maximise Watford Town Centre’s potential as a dynamic, safe and welcoming place where its businesses flourish. We aim to create a vibrant destination that attracts visitors, supports enterprise and encourages investment.
Our mission as an organisation is to deliver the five commitments we have outlined in this business plan for 2026 – 2031. Our projects and campaigns are chosen and funded by levy paying businesses, with the overarching purpose of improving Watford Town Centre for its businesses and users.
Enhance the town centre experience
Promote Watford Town Centre
Support business growth
Champion collaboration
Embrace sustainability and innovation
- DETAILS ON PAGE 13 – Our five commitments: what we will deliver for you
Meet the BID Team
Kara Mesiano
BID Manager
Kara is responsible for the leadership and management of Watford Town Centre BID, working with the BID Board, the team, levy payers, partners and stakeholders to successfully deliver the business plan
Glen Hempenstall
Marketing & Communications Manager
Glen is responsible for the BID’s communication channels including Watford Town Centre’s branding, online presence, PR, email communications and promotional campaigns
Fiona Hadley
Business Support
Fiona is the first point of contact for levy paying businesses in Watford Town Centre, and provides invaluable support to the BID team to successfully deliver the business plan
John Hattingh
Watford Business Against Crime Officer
John manages our Watford Business Against Crime scheme – a paid for scheme that connects members with each other, town centre CCTV and local police, via a handheld radio
Cameron Evans
Cardboard Collection Service
Cameron heads up Watford Town Centre’s Cardboard Collection Service, a free and exclusive service for BID businesses to save them money whilst helping the environment
