CONCLUSIVE YES TO RENEW THE BID
Dorset Council have notified the BID of the result of the ballot organised through its agent CIVICA. Businesses have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the BID continuing for a further 5 years to benefit everyone located on the estates.
82.24% of the business ratepayers in the BID area who voted, voted in favour of the proposal. This represented 76.24% by aggregate rateable value.
If you are a levypayer and have misplaced or believe your company never received your ballot paper(s) a duplicate may be obtained from CIVICA, the independent company that is managing the ballot on behalf of Dorset Council.
Please download and complete the application form before sending it to CIVICA.
You will need to include the property’s Unique Property Reference Number (UPRN) which can be found on your levy invoice. It can also be provided by e-mailing Kev HERE.
In order for this application to be valid it must be signed by the Eligible Voter and evidence of the voter’s identity must be provided in the form of one of the following:
As per the legislation if we receive two ballot papers with the same UPRN number both will be rejected.
The deadline for replacement/spoilt ballot papers is 18 July 2024.
The close of ballot (up to 5pm) for receipt of all ballot papers is 24 July 2024