32 Update on Ashford Business Improvement District
The Committee will receive an update on the delivery of the Ashford Business Improvement District project.
Minutes:
Due to the presence of external presenters, the Chair proposed for this item to be received before Item 6, Update on Business Growth Service.
The Committee received an update on the Ashford Business Improvement District (BID) from Gary Reeves and Rishi Sood. Work and engagement were being undertaken with businesses to shape the business plan for the Ashford BID and understand what the business community desired as an outcome of the BID. A balance needed to be struck between aspirations and the BID being affordable. A voter canvass would be undertaken later this year, with aim for 60% of the vote to approve the BID. At least 142 businesses would be invited to ballot.
The Committee resolved to note the update on the Ashford Business Improvement District.