This report seeks approval of the process for the establishment of a Business Improvement District and provides information of the roles and responsibilities as defined by The Business Improvement District (England) Regulations 2004.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council the process for establishing a Business Improvement District and the charging mechanism set out in paragraph 5.1 of the report.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval of the process for the establishment of a Business Improvement District and provided information of the roles and responsibilities as defined by The Business Improvement District (England) Regulations 2004.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Business Improvement Districts must be established in accordance with the Business Improvement District (England) Regulations 2004.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council the process for establishing a Business Improvement District and the charging mechanism as set out in paragraph 5.1 of the report.