Decision

The Cabinet has decided to allow the Bournemouth Coastal Business Improvement District to go to ballot for a fourth term.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved to allow the Bournemouth Coastal BID to go to ballot for a fourth term.

summary: The decision at stake is whether to allow the Bournemouth Coastal Business Improvement District to go to ballot for a fourth term.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to allow the Bournemouth Coastal Business Improvement District to go to ballot for a fourth term.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the renewal of a business improvement district, which could impact local businesses and stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Bournemouth Coastal Business Improvement District", "Local businesses", "Local residents"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=941

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Cabinet to agree for the Bournemouth Coastal BID to go to ballot for a new term commencing in 2027.

Content: Exempt Information – Category 5 (Information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings). The Portfolio Holder for Finance presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'K' to these Minutes in the Minute Book. Cabinet was advised that the Bournemouth Coastal Business Improvement District’s (BID) current 5-year term will finish on 30 June 2027, and that the BID is currently preparing for a new ballot on 4 November 2026 for a fourth term. In relation to this Cabinet was informed that the report sought Cabinet approval to allow Bournemouth Coastal BID to go to ballot for a fourth term.  

Date of Decision: July 22, 2026