Decision details
Decision on the Council’s approach to voting for Business Improvement Districts
Decision Maker: Chief Executive Officer
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The purpose of the report is to set out the
Council’s approach to voting in Business Improvement District
(BID) ballots and re-ballots.
To ensure it is private businesses that determine the result of the
ballot the Council intends to take a neutral position by abstaining
from voting in BID ballots and re-ballots. This decision seeks to
formally confirm this position.
Decision:
That the Council abstains from voting in BID
ballots including the forthcoming Yorkshire Coast BID
re-ballot
Reasons for the decision:
The decision ensures that the Council takes a
neutral position on BID ballots to ensure businesses determine
whether a BID is introduced to the area.
Alternative options considered:
The option to vote in BID ballots was
considered and rejected.
Publication date: 22/05/2024
Date of decision: 22/05/2024
Effective from: 31/05/2024
Accompanying Documents:
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