The Local Authorities (Contracting Out of BID Levy Billing, Collection and Enforcement Functions) Order 2005
Business Improvement Districts are provided for in Part 4 of the Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26) as areas within which projects specified in BID arrangements are to be carried out for the benefit of that districts or those who live, work or carry on any activity in the district. Those projects are to be financed (in whole or part) by a BID levy imposed on the non-domestic ratepayers, or a class of such ratepayers in the district. A business improvement district may only be established where those entitled to vote approve the BID proposals.