09. UK BIDs - is it time for electronic voting?

📢 In this episode of Vicinity and Beyond!, Dr Julie Grail and Henry Jinman tackle one of the most talked-about issues in the BID world today: electronic voting. Is it time to move beyond paper ballots?

Join us as we explore what digital transformation could mean for Business Improvement Districts — and what’s standing in the way.

🎙️ In this episode:

- Why the current postal BID ballot system is seen as outdated
- What UK law allows (and doesn’t) when it comes to e-voting
- Real-world lessons from Trade Unions, Estonia, Canada, and Europe
- How data privacy, security, and auditability can be safeguarded
- What a future UK BID e-ballot could actually look like
- The risks, opportunities, and policy changes needed for reform

Whether you're a BID manager, local authority, or policymaker, this episode is essential listening for anyone shaping the future of UK town and city centres.

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