Issue - decisions

1.      To endorse the principles and overall approach of the Blackpool Town Centre BID and its Business Plan for 2021 to 2026 (attached at Appendix ‘A’).

2.      To endorse the principles and overall approach of the Blackpool Tourism BID and its Business Plan for 2021 to 2026 (attached at Appendix ‘B’).

3.      To note that the Chief Executive as Returning Officer will instruct a Ballot Holder to undertake a ballot of appropriate businesses within the Town Centre Business Improvement District area and the Tourism Business Improvement District area, as defined in the attached Business Plans.

4.      To delegate to the Director of Communication and Regeneration authority to vote on behalf of the Council in both ballots, following consultation with the Leader of the Council.

5.      To note that officers are working with the BID proposers to agree both an Operating Agreement and a Baseline Agreement.

6.      To agree that the Council does not exercise its right of veto in relation to the ballots taking place.