Decision details

Completion of the BID Baseline Agreement in line with Recommendation 2 of Cabinet decision (27th April 2021) on Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) Renewal Ballot

Decision Maker: Director of Community & Economic Development - Tracey Birkinshaw

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Reasons for the decision:

To meet the requirements of the regulations set down by central government in respect of the rules and governance of Business Improvement Districts.

 

The Baseline Agreement covers the services and projects that the local authority will deliver during the BID term. It is a requirement of the BID regulations and provides transparency to the BID businesses of the things the local authority has agreed to deliver and will not be funded from the BID levy. This provides clarity for the BID businesses on the types of projects and services the Cheltenham BID company will provide in addition to those services provided by the Council.

Alternative options considered:

N/A

Other reasons / organisations consulted

There has been direct engagement with the Cheltenham BID in the preparation of the BID business plan and preparations for ballot, including the drafting of the Baseline Agreement. Agreement reviewed by Leader of the Council in the preparation of the draft pre BID Ballot and subject to full oversight through Cabinet report. The Baseline Agreement was reviewed by OneLegal.

Consultation resulted in updates to the baseline Agreement as appropriate and agreed between the relevant parties.

Contact: Tracey Birkinshaw, Director of Community & Economic Development 01242 264126 Email: [email protected].

Publication date: 16/09/2021

Date of decision: 15/09/2021

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