Issue details

Decision on the Council’s approach to voting for Business Improvement Districts

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 type: Key

Reason Key: Affect on communities;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/04/2024

Decision due: 21 May 2024 by Chief Executive Officer

Lead member: Executive Member for Open to Business

Lead director: Corporate Director of Community Development

Contact: Nic Harne, Corporate Director of Community Development Email: nic.harne@northyorks.gov.uk Email: nic.harne@northyorks.gov.uk.

Consultation process

via email

Consultees

Equalities
Legal
Finance
Assistant Director of Resources for Community Development
Council Leader
Executive Member for Open to Business

Documents

  • Decision on the Council’s approach to voting for Business Improvement Districts