Inverness BID Fourth Term Renewal Ballot from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2028

Update on the Inverness BID Renewal Ballot

A ballot is to be held on the proposal to renew Inverness Business Improvement District (BID) for the Inverness City Centre for a further 5 year period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2028.

The ballot will be conducted entirely by post on behalf of the Ballot Holder, The Highland Council’s Chief Executive, by the Independent Scrutineer, Civica Election Services (CES) of 33 Clarendon Road, London N8 0NW.

Notice of Ballot – A copy of this notice was issued on Thursday 26 January 2023 by post to all eligible owners and tenants for all the properties they own or lease in the BID area.  Ballot papers will be sent on Thursday 2 February 2023 to those eligible to vote, for return to CES by no later than 5pm on Thursday 23 March 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions on the Ballot can be viewed HERE and will assist voters on how to request a proxy or apply for a replacement ballot paper if it has not been received or if it has been spoilt.

The count will take place on Friday 24 March 2023 and the result will be published before 5pm on that day.