Decision - Brilliant Brighton Business Improvement District (BID) - New Ballot

Brighton and Hove Cabinet Decided 25 Sep 2025 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Cabinet

Report author

Peter Sharp

Published

26 Sep 2025

Reference

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As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report is to seek approval from Cabinet for the renewal of the existing city centre Business Improvement District (BID) in 2026, which strongly aligns with the city's Economic Plan and core outcomes 1 (a city to be proud of) and 2 (a fair and inclusive city) of the Council Plan 2023-27.

1) That Cabinet agrees to support the renewal of the BID for the period 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031 on the basis outlined in Paragraphs 3.16 and 3.17. 2) That C abinet agrees to delegate authority to allow the Head of Cabinet Office to oversee the BID process and enter into the renewal of the BID Operating Agreement and any associated documents, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Regeneration. 3) That Cabinet agrees to post a Notice of Ballot by 16 October pursuant to the Business Improvement District (England) Regulations 2004.

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Cabinet was asked to support renewal of the Brilliant Brighton Business Improvement District for five years from 1 July 2026, with a minor geographical change excluding Preston Street and including upper-floor commercial premises. The proposed renewal would increase the levy from 1.5% to 2% and is expected to generate about £520,000 a year for city-centre investment, subject to a successful ballot.

Recommendation

Support renewal of the BID for 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031; delegate authority to the Head of Cabinet Office to oversee the process and enter into the renewed BID Operating Agreement and associated documents; and post a Notice of Ballot by 16 October under the Business Improvement District (England) Regulations 2004.

Financial impact

Estimated £1,800 in council printing and postage costs plus officer time for administering the ballot, representing an unallocated in-year financial pressure. If renewed, the BID is expected to generate approximately £520,000 per year, or about £2.8 million over five years, for city-centre investment.

Ward affected

Regency, West Hill & North Laine

Decision maker

Cabinet

Date in document

25 Sep 2025

Stakeholders named

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Brighton BID Limited517 retail and hospitality businessesNon-domestic ratepayers within the proposed BID areaBrighton & Hove City CouncilCity Centre AmbassadorsSussex PoliceBusiness Crime Reduction PartnershipUniversity of Sussex

Next steps

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The Head of Cabinet Office will oversee the BID renewal process and may enter into the renewed BID Operating Agreement and associated documents after consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Regeneration.
The Council will post a Notice of Ballot by 16 October 2025.
A final BID proposal and business plan will be prepared and reviewed by the Economic Development team.
Non-domestic ratepayers will vote on the BID renewal.
If the ballot succeeds, Legal Services will draw up an Operating Agreement and the renewed BID will operate from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031.

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