Moved by
Lord Northbrook
64: After Clause 78, insert the following new Clause—
“Business improvement districts
(1) Within 6 months of this section coming into force, the Secretary of State must launch a review of arrangements for business improvement districts (“BIDs”).
(2) The review must consider whether the arrangements should be changed so that—
(a) local residents are consulted on proposals to establish a BID,
(b) local residents are represented on BID proposal groups which prepare the business plan,
(c) local residents participate in the vote on the establishment of a BID,
(d) local residents are represented on BID management bodies, and
(e) local planning authorities may veto BID proposals if there is significant objection from local residents.”