The subject of the decision:

This report set out the proposals for a Northallerton Business Improvement District (BID).  The District Council had received notification that postal ballot votes had been sent out to those eligible to vote for return by no later than 17 November 2016.  This report sought approval for the Chief Executive to be delegated to vote ‘Yes’ in the upcoming postal ballot.

Alternative options considered:

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The reason for the decision:

The District Council was legally required to carry out the BID ballot on behalf of the BID consortium.

THE DECISION:

That the BID proposal be agreed and the Chief Executive be authorised to vote ‘Yes’ in the upcoming postal ballot.

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