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Consultation on Business Improvement Districts
Proposals for strengthening the role of Business Improvement Districts in local areas following the review of Business Improvement Districts.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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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.
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