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Written question asked by Greg Knight (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 October 2019. It was answered by Jake Berry (Conservative) on Monday, 28 October 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Business Improvement Districts

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will bring forward legislative proposals for a statutory minimum ballot turnout under the Local Government Act 2003 and the Business Improvements Districts (England) Regulations 2004 for a Business Improvement District to be established; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The government is committed to supporting Business Improvement Districts, as they have been a key tool in providing business-led improvements to local areas since 2004, and they remain an important part of our high streets and town centre agenda.

The government does not have any specific proposals for amending the Local Government Act 2003 and the Business Improvements Districts (England) Regulations 2004 with respect to Business Improvement Districts at the present time, including any plans to prevent local authorities from voting in Business Improvement Districts ballots or introduce a statutory minimum ballot turnout.

The government keeps the statutory framework for Business Improvement Districts under constant review.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3588
Session
2019-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Ballots Business improvement districts
Legislation
Local Government Act 2003
Business Improvement Districts (England) Regulations 2004
Link
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