Issue - meetings

RESOLVED:

a) Endorse the Discover King's Lynn BID Business Plan 2027-2032.

b) Endorse the holding of a BID renewal ballot in accordance with the Business Improvement Districts (England) Regulations 2004.

c). Support the Borough Council to vote in favour of the BID renewal for all eligible properties within the BID area for which the Council is liable for the payment of the BID levy.

d) Delegate authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, to undertake all actions necessary to facilitate the BID renewal process.

e) Continue to work collaboratively with Discover King's Lynn to support the successful delivery of the BID Business Plan and wider town centre regeneration objectives.

REASON FOR DECISION:

To enable the Council to formally support the continuation of the King's Lynn Business Improvement District for the period 2027 - 2032 and to secure continued private sector investment in King's Lynn town centre and assist delivery of the Council's corporate priorities relating to economic growth, regeneration, business engagement and place-making.

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The Assistant Director for Regeneration, Housing and Place presented the Business Improvement District (BID) Business Plan and the proposals to hold a BID renewal ballot. Cabinet noted that the Regeneration and Development Panel had received a presentation from the BID Manager in July, and that the Corporate Performance Panel had considered the Cabinet report and supported the recommendations.

The Assistant Director explained that a BID ballot was required every five years and that the renewal ballot was proposed to take place in the autumn, with the Borough Council acting as the ballot holder.

The Assistant Director provided an overview of the work undertaken by the BID and outlined how its activities contributed to the delivery of the Borough Council's Corporate Priorities.

Councillor Lintern spoke in support of the BID and noted that its activities complemented the Borough Council's events programme.

In response to a question from Councillor Rust, it was confirmed that the proposal to hold the ballot would be approved by the relevant government body, which was aware that the Borough Council was a voting member. Any potential conflicts of interest would have been identified and addressed as part of the approval process previously.

Councillor Morley referred to the 2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey, which had identified tackling anti-social behaviour as a priority for residents. He asked whether the Street Ranger Service could be expanded and whether there were further opportunities for collaboration between the Borough Council and the BID in relation to this provision. The Leader agreed that opportunities for further joint working could be explored, and Councillor Morley agreed to take this matter forward for further consideration.

Councillor Rust agreed to provide Councillor Morley with details of a perceptions survey that could be undertaken and compared against actual crime and anti-social behaviour statistics.

The Leader expressed support for the proposals and highlighted the wide-ranging benefits delivered by the BID.

RESOLVED:

a) Endorse the Discover King's Lynn BID Business Plan 2027-2032.

b) Endorse the holding of a BID renewal ballot in accordance with the Business Improvement Districts (England) Regulations 2004.

c). Support the Borough Council to vote in favour of the BID renewal for all eligible properties within the BID area for which the Council is liable for the payment of the BID levy.

d) Delegate authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, to undertake all actions necessary to facilitate the BID renewal process.

e) Continue to work collaboratively with Discover King's Lynn to support the successful delivery of the BID Business Plan and wider town centre regeneration objectives.

REASON FOR DECISION:

To enable the Council to formally support the continuation of the King's Lynn Business Improvement District for the period 2027 - 2032 and to secure continued private sector investment in King's Lynn town centre and assist delivery of the Council's corporate priorities relating to economic growth, regeneration, business engagement and place-making.