PLANNING etc (SCOTLAND) ACT 2006
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2007
NOTICE OF BALLOT – 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
PROPOSED RENEWAL OF THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR ISLE OF BUTE BID
This is to give notice that a ballot is to be held on the proposal of Isle of Bute BID to renew the Business Improvement District (BID) for the Isle of Bute.
The ballot will be conducted entirely by post by Pippa Milne, Returning Officer, Kilmory Headquarters, Lochgilphead PA31 8RT. Ballot papers will be sent to those eligible to vote no later than Thursday 30 July 2026 for return to the Returning Officer by no later than 5pm on Thursday 10 September 2026.
Who can Vote in the BID Ballot?
Persons eligible to vote in the ballot will be those who are non-domestic ratepayers within the geographical area of the proposed BID.
Further Information
The BID arrangements and proposals are described in detail in the BID Business Plan. This will be issued by email to persons eligible by the Isle of Bute BID. Copies are available on request from the Isle of Bute BID, C/o 88 High Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute PA20 9BB Tel. No. 07538 264789 or E-mail to info@butebid.com.
For further information on the ballot contact the Returning Officer, Kilmory Headquarters, Lochgilphead PA31 8RT, Tel. No. 01546 603264 or e-mail to elections@argyll-bute.gov.uk.
Pippa Milne
Returning Officer
Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT
30 July 2026
Please click on the links below for further information:
- Ballot Arrangements
- Isle of Bute BID Business Plan 2026-2031 – Copies are available on request from the Isle of Bute BID, C/o 88 High Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute PA20 9BB Tel. No. 07538 264789 or E-mail to info@butebid.com
Should you require to appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf, applications must be sent to the Returning Officer, Kilmory Headquarters, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8RT no later than 5pm on Monday 31 August 2026. The Returning Officer can supply a proforma letter to make a proxy application request. To receive a copy of this please email elections@argyll-bute.gov.uk.
Should you require a replacement ballot paper for a lost or spoilt ballot paper, please email elections@argyll-bute.gov.uk for guidance.
Contact the Elections Team
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Email: elections@argyll-bute.gov.uk
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Telephone: 01546 603264
