Decision details

To approve and sign the operating agreement for the Hemel Hempstead Business Improvement District.

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Planning

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

At its meeting of 21 October 2014 Cabinet approved a multi point strategy and action plan for ensuring the vitality and attractiveness of Hemel Hempstead Town Centre. A BID works through businesses present within the agreed BID area being balloted as to whether a BID should be created. The result was 84% of businesses in Hemel Hempstead voted in favour by number, with 86% in favour by rateable value representing an overall turnout of 37%.

Decision:

To approve and sign the operating agreement with the Hemel Hempstead Business Improvement District Ltd. (BID) following the successful ballot to allow the payment of the additional Business Rates Levy to be paid to the BID in accordance with regulations.

Publication date: 21/05/2018

Date of decision: 21/05/2018

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