The Community Right to Challenge (Business Improvement Districts) Regulations 2015

These Regulations specify Business Improvement District bodies as a “relevant body” within the meaning of section 81(6) of the Localism Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”). Under the 2011 Act, relevant authorities, defined as including a county council, a district council or a London borough council, are required to consider an expression of interest submitted by a relevant body in relation to providing, or assisting in providing, a service provided by or on behalf of a local authority.