Business Improvement Districts

Business Improvement Districts are business led partnerships which are created through a ballot process for an initial period of five years to deliver additional services to local businesses. After the initial term, Business Improvement Districts must be renewed by a further ballot every five years. They allow the business community and local authorities to work together to improve the local trading environment and involve local businesses directly in local activities.

A levy is charged on all business rate payers within a Business Improvement District in addition to the business rates bill to develop projects within the Business Improvement District area.

Business Improvement Districts in your local area

Business Improvement Districts within the Harrogate area

Business Improvement Districts operating within the Harrogate area include:

We provide billing services for Business Improvement Districts within the Harrogate area. We do not work with any third parties and will not contact you requesting payment over the phone or via a text message. You can make a Business Improvement District payment to us online.

Results of Harrogate BID renewal ballot

Total number of votes cast in the ballot, excluding any given on ballot papers rejected	127
Aggregate rateable value of each hereditament in respect of which a person voted in the ballot	£9,033,350
Total number of votes cast in favour of the proposed Business Improvement District for Harrogate	97
Aggregate rateable value of each hereditament in respect of which a person voting in the ballot has voted in favour of the proposed Business Improvement District for Harrogate	£7,822,100

A majority of the business ratepayers in the proposed BID area who voted, voted in favour of the proposal, both by aggregate rateable value and numbers voting.

Northallerton Business Improvement Districts

The five key objectives of Northallerton Business Improvement Districts are to:

raise the profile of Northallerton as an attractive place to live, work and shop
maintain the town’s quality appearance and environment
support businesses with advice, training and recruitment
improve Northallerton’s night time economy
improve safety and security for businesses by funding CCTV cameras and crime reduction partnerships

The Business Improvement District also operates a weekly cardboard recycling scheme saving money for local businesses as well as organising major events to attract visitors to the town.

The Love Northallerton website is run by the Business Improvement District, with promotions also appearing on social media and billboard sites promoting the town and its businesses.

Ripon Business Improvement District

Ripon Business Improvement District has a range of services to help local businesses thrive. For further information visit the Ripon Business Improvement District website.

Skipton Business Improvement District

Skipton Business Improvement District offers a wide range of support services to businesses within the Business Improvement District area. For further information visit the Skipton Business Improvement District website.

Results of Skipton BID renewal ballot 15 November 2023

Total number of votes cast in the ballot, excluding any given on ballot papers rejected	143
Aggregate rateable value of each hereditament in respect of which a person voted in the ballot	£6,913,800
Total number of votes cast in favour of the proposed Business Improvement District for Harrogate	109
Aggregate rateable value of each hereditament in respect of which a person voting in the ballot has voted in favour of the proposed Business Improvement District for Harrogate	£4,533,450

A majority of the business ratepayers in the proposed BID area who voted, voted in favour of the proposal, both by aggregate rateable value and numbers voting.

Yorkshire Coast Business Improvement District

Yorkshire Coast Business Improvement District contributes to the development of the Yorkshire Coast and offers a range of services to businesses.

View the Yorkshire Coast Bid Notice of Ballot