"Everyone who cares about the town centre must work together in a constructive spirit:" Rugby MP supports council's BID move
MP John Slinger said people who care about the future of the town centre need to work together now the decision has been taken to drop Rugby BID.
Following a review of the renewal proposal submitted by BID, known as ‘Rugby First’, Rugby Borough Council announced yesterday (Thursday, January 15) that the proposed business plan is “non-compliant” with the Business Improvement Districts (England) Regulations 2004.
A renewal vote was due to take place soon.
John said: “I support Rugby Borough Council in the decision they have taken, as set out by the leader of the council following an independent review.
"I want to put on record in the clearest terms, my gratitude to Linda Lownes for all that she has done leading the BID in a range of areas concluding engaging with businesses, developing a rangers system which has enhanced our town centre and made it more secure, as well as the work she has done in bringing more major events into the town centre and engaging with civic society.
“I have really appreciated the engagement Linda has had with me as Rugby’s MP.”
The MP also praised the wider teamer at Rugby BID.
“This decision does not change the fact that RBC, I, and everyone else who cares about the town centre must work together in a constructive spirit,” he added.
"I pledge to play my part, working both locally and nationally.”
Town centre businesses with questions about the cancellation of the ballot can email Rugby Borough Council’s Economic Development team on [email protected].