Results of Business Improvement District (BID) for Discover Lanark

This is to give notice that a ballot is to be held on the proposal of Discover Lanark Business Improvement District Board of Directors to renew a Business Improvement District (BID) to be known as Discover Lanark BID for Lanark town centre.

The ballot will be conducted entirely by post by Paul Manning, Returning Officer for South Lanarkshire Council, Almada Street, Hamilton  ML3 OAA. Ballot papers will be dispatched to those entitled to vote no later than Thursday 18 January 2024 for return no later than 5pm on Thursday 29 February 2024 (that is, the “day of the ballot”).

Who can vote in the BID Ballot?

Persons entitled to vote in the ballot will be those who, as at Thursday 18 January 2024 are persons who are eligible in terms of Section 39 (4) and (5) of the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006 for properties within the geographical area of the proposed BID. A map of the area is detailed overleaf. In broad terms, entitlement to vote is based on liability to pay the non-domestic rates for the property, regardless of whether there is an exemption or if there is a rates relief. Only one person is entitled to vote for each rateable property.

Further information

The BID arrangements and proposals are described in detail in the BID Business Plan. This will be issued along with the ballot paper.

For information on the BID proposal please contact, Antonia Pompa, BID Manager, Discover Lanark, 5 Wellgate, Lanark ML11 9DS Phone 07309782060 or email antonia@discoverlanark.co.uk

For information on the ballot (for example, to appoint a proxy or for a replacement ballot paper if your ballot paper is lost or spoilt) please contact the Election Office or phone 01698 455745 or email elections@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Printed and published by the Returning Officer, South Lanarkshire Council