ERBID3 Consultation Document - Flipbook - Page 15
ERBID3 BALLOT
• All eligible businesses have the opportunity to vote
• The ballot will be conducted through an independent,
confidential postal vote run by Civica Election Services on
behalf of Torbay Council, which is the responsible body as
determined by the BID legislation
• Each eligible business ratepayer will have one vote
in respect of each hereditament within the BID area,
provided they are listed on the National Non-Domestic
Rates List for the defined area as provided by Torbay
Council. Organisations occupying more than one
hereditament will have more than one vote
• Eligible persons may appoint a proxy to vote on their
behalf. Applications to appoint a proxy must be submitted
to the Returning Officer at the address below no later
than 5pm on Monday 15 June 2026. Application forms are
available from: Returning Officer, Torbay Council,
Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DR
Email: electoral.registration@torbay.gov.uk
Tel: 01803 208008
• Ballot papers will be sent out to the appropriate
organisation from 28 May 2026, to be returned no later
than 5pm on 25 June 2026
• For ERBID3 to go ahead, two conditions must be met:
- More than 50% of businesses that vote must vote in
favour
ROLE OF TORBAY COUNCIL
Torbay Council has voted unanimously to support the
English Riviera Business Improvement District (ERBID),
this means that:
• Torbay Council will be responsible for overseeing the
ballot, Levy collection and payment of the ERBID Levy
to the English Riviera BID Company
• Torbay Council will vote YES on all their own eligible
properties/sites in the ballot, subject to this final
Business Plan
• Torbay Council will license free of charge the official
use of the English Riviera brand and URL:
www.englishriviera.co.uk
• Torbay Council will recognise that the ERBID
Company has responsibility for operating as the
official Destination Marketing Organisation (DMO)
for Torbay and partner to Visit England/Britain
• The ERBID Company is required to provide an ERBID3
Proposal to the billing authority, Torbay Council. This
includes details of the baseline services agreed by
both parties. Torbay Council is required to provide an
operating agreement for the collection, enforcement
and payment of the ERBID Levy. These agreements
will be available to Levy Payers on request
- Of the businesses that vote, the ‘yes’ votes must
represent more than 50% of the total rateable value
of all votes cast
Gary Blackmore – Torcroft Hotel, Torquay
The BID Company has become a critical voice
for hospitality businesses, lobbying relevant
professional bodies on our behalf and representing
us at key events throughout the year.
Maureen McAllister - Palace Theatre, Paignton
What truly sets ERBID apart is their commitment
to showcasing our destination through vibrant
press work, advertising and marketing, ensuring
we maintain a high profile nationally.
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