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The report can be found on pages 155-218 of the Cabinet agenda for 6 July 2021.

The Cabinet made the following recommendation to Council:

That subject to 2.1 of the report, that the Council be recommended to delegate to the Leader the authority to vote in accordance with Cabinet’s decision in relation to the ballot to renew the BID.

Cllr Taylor proposed the recommendation which was seconded by Cllr Briscoe.

Cllr Taylor then introduced the report.

Cllr Plowman requested stronger action from the BID.

Cllr Hobbs gave his support to the BID.

Cllr Moss explained that the BID had brought a report to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. He commended its new leadership.

Cllr Sharp gave her support to the BID.

Cllr Bell explained that he felt the BID levy is good value for money for the council.

Cllr Purnell explained that she would abstain as members were not voting on the BID only to allow the Leader to cast a vote.

In a vote the following resolution was carried:

RESOLVED

That subject to section 2.1 of the report, that the Council delegates to the Leader the authority to vote in accordance with Cabinet’s decision in relation to the ballot to renew the BID.

The Cabinet is requested to consider the report, its two appendices and online background paper and make the following resolutions:

1.    That the ‘Renewal Business Proposal’ prepared by Chichester Business Improvement District (BID) be agreed and accordingly the renewal of the BID for further term of five years be supported.

2.    Subject to 2.1, that the Council be recommended to delegate to the Leader the authority to vote in accordance with Cabinet’s decision in relation to the ballot to renew the BID.

3.    That the Ballot Holder (Chief Executive) be instructed to hold a BID ballot.

*RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL

Subject to 2.1 of the report, that the Council be recommended to delegate to the Leader the authority to vote in accordance with Cabinet’s decision in relation to the ballot to renew the BID.

RESOLVED

1.    That the ‘Renewal Business Proposal’ prepared by Chichester Business Improvement District (BID) be agreed and accordingly the renewal of the BID for further term of five years be supported.

2.    That the Ballot Holder (Chief Executive) be instructed to hold a BID ballot.

Cllr Lintill introduced the item as Cllr Dignum has previously declared his personal interest and did not participate in the item.

Cllr Lintill invited Cllr Moss to speak. Cllr Moss spoke in support of the BID.

In a vote the following recommendation and resolutions were agreed (Cllr Dignum did not participate in the vote):

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL

Subject to 2.1 of the report, that the Council be recommended to delegate to the Leader the authority to vote in accordance with Cabinet’s decision in relation to the ballot to renew the BID.

RESOLVED

1.    That the ‘Renewal Business Proposal’ prepared by Chichester Business Improvement District (BID) be agreed and accordingly the renewal of the BID for further term of five years be supported.

2.    That the Ballot Holder (Chief Executive) be instructed to hold a BID ballot.