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20. Post ballot
There is no opportunity to relax after the ballot!
Post ballot
  • The ballot result will be announced by the ballot holder as soon as ‘practicable’ after the ballot day – in practice this is usually the first working day after the ballot.
  • Have a press announcement ready to release as soon as the result is known.
  • There is a 28 day challenge period built into the Regulations, which allows for appeal on particular grounds.
  • The relationship with the local authority will change but will become no less important now the BID has been made formal. The Local Authority could be represented on the Board in a voting or non-voting capacity, and the BID may choose to buy extra services from the Council.
  • In addition, the BID should set up a service review panel to ensure delivery by both sides and to keep up momentum.
  • Delivering a few quick win projects to ensure impact of the new BID is important to gain momentum and credibility.
  • The BID staff should consider how to continue engaging with businesses now that the ballot is won, especially those who may not have voted, or who voted against the BID.
  • Another group of businesses to consider engaging ia those who do not contribute formally to the BID, such as those under the threshold, charities or market stall-holders, for example, as well as residents and the wider community.
  • The BID may be able to lever in additional funding. This could include property owners or developers as well as the Council, small businesses and grant funds.
  • Most BIDs will need to consider how they plan to actively market their area, through a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy.
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Appeal procedure (as per the regulations)
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Ongoing relationships with the local authority
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Delivering BID services
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Capital projects
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Engaging businesses after the ballot
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Voluntary contributions
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Community engagement
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Area marketing
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