Twickenham businesses have voted for Twickenham's Business Improvement District (BID) to continue in the independent ballot.

Over 350 businesses across Twickenham were asked whether or not they wanted to continue funding a BID.

A 56% majority of voters said yes.

The positive vote means that businesses can now work collectively to deliver the new 5-year business plan created after an extensive consultation process with local businesses.

Discover Twickenham is led by a volunteer board of directors made up of local business owners and managers, who give their time and expertise for free to help the town.

Kevin Jones, co-owner of Eel Pie Records and Chair of Discover Twickenham BID said "The Board of Directors would like to thank every business for participating in this ballot.

"The strong turnout and the high positive result represent a vote of confidence in the concept of BIDs and are a result of us businesses having worked collectively for the common good of our town over recent years.

He added: "The new 5- year business plan contains many exciting initiatives and I look forward to seeing its implementation. I encourage all local businesses to get in touch to help influence what happens in Twickenham over the next 5 years and to steer the investments we will now be able to make."