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Closed Consultation Published 25 Mar 2015 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government ↗ View on GOV.UK

Consultation on Business Improvement Districts

Proposals for strengthening the role of Business Improvement Districts in local areas following the review of Business Improvement Districts.

Opened 25 Mar 2015
Closed 19 Jun 2015
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This consultation covers proposals for strengthening the role of Business Improvement Districts including:

  • increasing transparency
  • suggestions for closer working between Business Improvement Districts and local authorities
  • changes to charging arrangements for the Business Improvement District levy collection
  • streamlining neighbourhood planning for Business Improvement Districts

It also proposes some changes to current legislation to strengthen consultation requirements.

We have also published Business Improvement Districts: guidance and best practice, and Business Improvement Districts: technical guide for local authorities.