URL: https://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=10107

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Economic Inclusion

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: A cabinet member decision is required to ‘formally consider the Station to Station BID proposal and instruct the Returning Officer to hold the necessary third term ballot’. The council is statutorily bound to consider the BID proposal and hold a ballot on the BIDs behalf unless the proposal conflicts any formally adopted and published policy by the council, or it is likely to have a significantly disproportionate financial burden on any person or class of persons.

Content:   1.             To authorise a third term ballot for Station to Station Business Improvement District (BID) due to take place in February 2026. 2.             To request that the Chief Executive as Returning Officer and “Ballot Holder” holds a ballot for Station to Station BID at an estimated cost of £2,500. 3.             To delegate authority to the Director of Legal and Governance to complete the necessary legal agreements required for the operation of the Station to Station BID levy, the ballot and service agreements and any other matters required for the Station to Station BID proposals in consultation with the appropriate officers. 4.             To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Resources or Director of Finance to complete the ballot papers to vote on behalf of the council in favour of the BID proposal with regards to Council owned properties in the BID area.  

Date of Decision: December 31, 2025