Clevedon

NO To Clevedon BID campaign group vote against BID renewal

A CAMPAIGN group have spoken out about their opposition to the Clevedon BID (business improvement district) following a recent ballot.

A ballot was held on June 19 to determine whether or not the BID would end or continue. The ballot runs as a postal ballot, with the ballot period ending at 5pm on Wednesday, July 19. The result will be announced after votes have been counted on Thursday, July 20. Speaking before the ballot, a spokesperson from the NO To Clevedon BID campaign group said: "In Clevedon a BID is currently in operation (business improvement district). The BID is run as a private limited company and receives funding from all businesses within its area of influence that pay £5000 or more a year in business rates. "Each BID term lasts for 5 years, at which point a ballot is held to vote for its continuation for another 5 years or for its termination. "The No to Clevedon BID campaign was set up to oppose the re-election of Clevedon BID and to give those businesses with a vote an alternative narrative to that of the BID, in order for said businesses to make an informed decision in their voting.

"Each BID term lasts for 5 years, at which point a ballot is held to vote for its continuation for another 5 years or for its termination.  "The No to Clevedon BID campaign was set up to oppose the re-election of Clevedon BID and to give those businesses with a vote an alternative narrative to that of the BID, in order for said businesses to make an informed decision in their voting.

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