AQW 15858/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities
To ask the Minister for Communities how his Department is supporting the creation of new Business Improvement Districts.
Asked by Connie Egan MLA on 27 September 2024
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Priority
- Tabled
- 27 September 2024
- Answer due by
- 3 October 2024
- Answered
- 7 October 202410 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
My Department has policy and legislation responsibility for Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and works closely with local business groups, district councils and other stakeholders where there is interest in establishing a BID.
The cost of setting up a new BID is usually shared between the Department and the relevant district council; however, any support is dependent on budget availability at the time.
My officials have written to councils to gauge the level of interest in establishing new BIDs and will provide support and guidance as necessary.