Proposed BID Fort William

A postal ballot is to be held on the arrangements to propose a Business Improvement District (BID) for Fort William for a period of 5 years from 1 December 2024 until 30 November 2029.  

A notice of ballot has been published today (Thursday 26 September 2024) and a copy of the notice will be issued by post to all persons eligible to vote in the Fort William BID area. 

Ballot papers will be sent to all eligible voters on Thursday 3 October 2024 for return to CIVICA Election Services by no later than 5pm on Thursday 7 November 2024.  

The ballot papers will be counted on Friday 22 November 2024, and the result of the ballot will be announced thereafter. 

The ballot will be conducted entirely by post on behalf of the Ballot Holder and by the independent scrutineer, CIVICA Election Services. 

The BID arrangements and proposals will be described in detail in the BID Business Plan, which will be issued to those eligible to receive a ballot paper, and copies will also be available on request from BID Fort William, MacLean House, Belford Road, Fort William, PH33 6BT; www.bidfortwilliam.co.uk; Email: mark@bidfortwilliam.co.uk or phone: 07804 484650. 

For further information on the ballot visit: www.highland.gov.uk/bidfortwilliam