Decision

(1)        That the Chief Executive, being the Ballot Holder and designated Returning Officer, be given delegated authority to authorise and run a BID Renewal Ballot for Sidcup, according to the BID Regulations.

(2)        That, as there are no grounds for the outcome of the Ballot to be vetoed by the Council, the Council agrees in advance that it will not seek to veto the outcome of the Ballot.

(3)        That the Deputy Director, Housing and Strategic Planning has delegated authority, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and Infrastructure, to finalise and enter into any legal agreements necessary for the operation of the Sidcup BID during the new term.

(4)        That the relevant Deputy Directors with responsibility for the Council properties within the proposed BID area (as set out in section 7 below) are given delegated authority to vote in favour of the BID Renewal Proposal during the proposed BID Renewal Ballot.

(5)        That all relevant Council services are instructed to support the administration process of the ballot and the establishment of the renewed Sidcup BID, should it be successful at Ballot.

(6)        That the Deputy Director Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to complete any legal agreement arising from the above.