Letchworth BID businesses are being encouraged to return their ballot papers as soon as possible, as the deadline for votes looms.

Members are asked to vote on whether they wish to continue the services of the BID – which is responsible for running events and increasing footfall in the town centre – for another five years. Votes need to be received by the ballot company by Wednesday.

Love Letchworth launched a new proposal and business plan, which aims to represent the collective voice of businesses in the town centre.

Proposed activities include working with landlords and agents to develop a town centre business offer, smartening up derelict properties and filling vacant ones.

If you are a business in Letchworth town centre and would like more information about Letchworth BID, contact BID manager Patricia Saunders on 01462 486999 or email her via bid@loveletchworth.com.