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Lord Pitkeathley of Camden Town (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 23 June 2025

Debate

Business Rates Reform

Contribution

I thank my noble friend the Minister for that reply. Business improvement districts—BIDs—are vital to local economies and high street regeneration, and rely heavily on the business rates system. Will my noble friend commit to consulting them directly through bodies such as Association of Town & City Management before making any future reforms? As government services move more fully online, will he back online voting for bid ballots in order to keep the process accessible, efficient and fit for the digital age?

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