Decision details

RESOLVED that Cabinet agree to continue BCP Council’s support of the Poole Business Improvement District (BID); and agree: -

i)              To endorse the BID proposal submitted by the Poole Business Improvement District;

ii)             To note that the re-ballot will be run by CIVICA at a cost of £3,000. It was agreed with the BID that this one-off cost would be paid for by the BCP Council Economic Development team through existing budgets;

iii)           To note that if the re-ballot is successful, the Council will pay any BID levy due in relation to the Council’s properties within the BID area (currently totalling £18,887 per annum) for 5 years. The service units that own the liable premises will pay the levy for their site(s);

iv)           To authorise the Director - Development to complete the ballot papers on behalf of the Council in favour of the BID proposal; and

v)              To authorise the Head of Legal Services to complete any necessary legal agreements required for the operation of the BID Levy, Ballot and service arrangements and any other necessary matters for the proposed BID in consultation with the appropriate officers.

Voting: Nem.Con

Portfolio Holder: Regeneration, Economy and Strategic Planning

Reason

BCP Council is fully supportive of BIDs and the significant benefits and investment that they bring. The Poole BID helps deliver the Council’s strategic aims and objectives including the ‘Rejuvenating Poole’ project in the Council’s ‘Big Plan’. It is therefore recommended that BCP Council supports the Poole BID re-ballot for a further 5-year term.