To provide context and information for the
endorsement of proposals for a Lancaster Business Improvement
District (BID) Renewal Ballot (5 February 2026) as required by the
national BID statutory provisions. The report updates Members on
the pre- and post- ballot issues, resource and other implications
in relation to the city council’s role in the BID renewal
process and as a BID levy payer.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Community Impact;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: Castle Ward;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2025
Service(s): Sustainable Growth;
Decision due: 2 December 2025 by Cabinet
Lead member: Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Lancaster Regeneration and Local Economy
Contact: Paul Rogers, Regeneration Service Manager Email: progers@lancaster.gov.uk Tel: 01524 582334.
Consultation process
Lancaster BID has led on engagement with
potential levy payers