South Bank BID was set up in 2014 to improve the management of South Bank in the face of increasing footfall and falling public spending.
South Bank BID has been operating for almost ten years now; on 22 May 2024, we held the ballot for our third term, through which we proposed to run a further five years of essential support services for South Bank’s businesses, from 1 Oct 2024 to 30 Sep 2029.
We were delighted to receive a strong ultimatum to deliver the services that businesses in South Bank clearly value, with a ballot result of 99% of votes.
We are excited about our vision of South Bank across this five year period, as we continue to deliver smarter, more ambitious programmes that address the ongoing challenge of keeping South Bank safe, secure and clean in the context of an exciting period of growth and change.
Below you'll learn more about the BID's vision for its third term, and what the ballot process entailed.
Here's a quick snapshot of what South Bank BID delivers for businesses on an ongoing basis, across our key services.
followers across the South Bank London social media channels.
Average number of engagements delivered by South Bank Patrol on a quarterly basis.
Average number of litter bags collected by South Bank Clean Team on a quarterly basis, across private and public land.
As the BID goes into ballot for its third term, learn all about our proposed plans for the BID's third term, which build on all of the work we have been delivering in the South Bank over the past ten years.
Each levy payer in South Bank gets the chance to vote in the upcoming BID ballot - read on to learn how your business can cast your vote in January 2024.
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On the 8 January, the voter for your business will be sent a Notice of Ballot mailing in the post, announcing that a ballot will be taking place.
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On the 22 January, voting papers will be sent to all voters by post.
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On 25 January, the ballot will begin and you'll have a chance to cast your vote using the voting papers provided - we will be in touch with more details about all the steps here.
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The completed ballot paper will need to be returned to Lambeth Town Hall, whether by post, or via dropping it directly, before 5pm the 22 February.
If you're a levy payer to South Bank BID, here are some of the key dates and events to be aware of, ahead of and during the BID ballot in 2024, including the launch dates for the BID's third term business plan.
8th January
10th January
12th January
22nd January
25th January
22nd February
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