BUSINESSES in Newquay have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a fourth term as a Business Improvement District (BID) with the strongest ever ‘yes’ vote from the local community.

This means that at least £1.1-million will now be invested in projects and services in Newquay, initiatives that the businesses themselves have prioritised.

84 percent of all businesses and organisations within Newquay that took part in the month-long postal ballot voted ‘yes’. As well as that vote, Newquay BID met the second ballot test of achieving 85 per cent of the total rateable value of all the votes cast.

The ballot results were the strongest of all three previous terms demonstrating that despite the challenging economic climate, Newquay BID is well respected by the town’s business community.

Securing another five-year term will allow the BID to continue to deliver a range of projects and services, including raising the profile of the town through marketing, hosting and enabling events to ensure Newquay remains vibrant and projects to make the town safer, more accessible, cleaner and more attractive as a place to work and invest.

The team at Newquay BID set out its aims and objectives for the site in a detailed document released in August. Following publication of the 26-page plan, it was up to business owners and staff working across Newquay’s diverse range of organisations to vote on whether they wanted the BID to continue for a fourth term.

Newquay BID has been operating since 2011 when businesses first voted to invest collectively in the scheme. Newquay BID operates as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and is overseen by a board of directors who are business leaders from within the town, all of whom give their time voluntarily.

Newquay BID’s chair Veryan Palmer, family director of The Headland Hotel, said: “It’s a fantastic result for Newquay and shows that businesses have recognised the value of Newquay BID, the work of the BID Manager, Mark, and are happy to continue contributing funds to support the town’s projects that the businesses identified as part of the consultation process.

“We want to thank all of those who have supported us and contributed their time, funds and expertise towards the aim of sustaining Newquay as a leading year-round destination.”

The new five-year term will begin on April 1 2026. The BID will then deliver the projects outlined in the business plan under four key themes: Marketing; Events; Safer, Cleaner and Greener; Business Support and Representation.

David Weiss, from Atlantic View Café on East Street, said: “We are really happy with Newquay BID and believe money is spent wisely to benefit Newquay and businesses alike. The events that are organised really help to increase footfall in our town which in turn boosts our takings and keeps the town thriving.”

Jess Parkin, from Johnny's Tobacconist on Bank Street, said: “Mark’s retail background and knowledge has been a great asset to Newquay. It’s great news that other businesses agree and have voted overwhelmingly to support another five-year term.”