Question reference: S6W-03387
- Asked by: Douglas Lumsden, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 30 September 2021
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Current status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 27 October 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how much revenue is raised each year in business improvement district levies.
Answer
Business Improvement Districts are business partnerships which vote to invest collectively to deliver local economic growth. There are currently 38 operating in Scotland covering town and city centres as well as themed areas such as digital, food and drink, and tourism. Business Improvement Districts in Scotland have consistently raised just over £6 million on average per annum in core levy.