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Written question asked by Andrea Jenkyns (Conservative) on Monday, 24 April 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 April 2017. It was answered by Andrew Percy (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 April 2017 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Business Improvement Districts

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to support communities that wish to create a Business Improvement District; and what (a) financial support and (b) advice is available to such communities on initial start-up costs.

Answer

The Government has committed to helping communities establishing Business Improvement Districts given the positive impact they have on their local areas.

We have provided funding totalling £658,555. The latest round for new areas seeking support closed in February 2017, and applications are being processed.

Although there are many organisations offering advice to communities on establishing a Business Improvement District, we have published supporting guidance and best practice which can be found at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/business-improvement-districts-guidance-and-best-practice


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
71679
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Business improvement districts
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk