Introduction

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is a business-led and business funded body formed to improve a local area. A levy is charged each year to all eligible businesses within an agreed area in addition to the Business Rates bill. All eligible businesses within a proposed area are initially consulted and this forms a business plan which is then voted on.

You can read more about

at Business Improvement Districts – GOV.UK

Minehead is currently the only area in Somerset with a Business Improvement District.  Find out more about it at Minehead BID.