Introduction
Ymlaen Llanelli is being led by businesses in Llanelli town centre who want to improve the area as a place to work and visit. We are seeking another five-year term for the BID through a renewal ballot, which would allow us to continue our vital work in our town centre. Ymlaen Llanelli was created by Llanelli businesses all the way back in 2016, and now we can’t imagine town without it. With your backing, we can continue to deliver invaluable projects and services for Llanelli town centre that are unique and not delivered currently by any other agency or organisation.
Eligible businesses in Llanelli town centre will soon be asked to vote in the renewal ballot to decide whether they would like Ymlaen Llanelli to continue for a third term (until 2031). This page lays out all the details of the renewal ballot, including links to download our 2026-2031 proposal, BID summary arrangements, ballot paper information, and more.
Documents
On Thursday 25th September 2025, all eligible businesses will be sent a notice of ballot in the post. This notice will include a summary of BID arrangements and a renewal ballot proposal document. The proposal details everything that we’ve achieved in the past ten years, as well as what we plan to do should we receive a third term. There is also lots of information on the BID works, how much you will be liable to pay, and how the BID levy is spent.
You can download the renewal ballot proposal and the summary of BID arrangements through the links below.
How does the BID renewal ballot work?
Ymlaen Llanelli can only be re-established after a successful ballot vote of eligible businesses in Llanelli town centre.
On Thursday 25th September 2025, all eligible businesses within the BID boundary will receive a ballot paper in the post at their business address. You will have 28 days to cast your vote. Voting closes on Thursday 23rd October at 5pm.
For Ymlaen Llanelli to be re-established, the ballot must pass on both of the following counts:
- A simple majority of those voting must be in favour
- The votes of those in favour must represent more than 50% of the total rateable value of the properties that vote
The BID was established after a successful ballot in November 2015 and it was renewed following a successful renewal ballot in March 2021, both of which adhered to the same rules.
If you have any questions about how the renewal ballot works, please get in touch.
The BID ballot is administered by Carmarthenshire County Council. It is arranged in line with rules set out in the Business Improvement Districts (Wales) Regulations 2005.
Key dates
Thursday 11th September 2025 – Notice of ballot
You’ll receive an information pack about the upcoming renewal ballot, including a copy of the proposal document.
Thursday 25th September 2025 – Ballot opens
Please look out for your ballot paper in the mail. The vote will mostly be carried out via post – a pre-paid envelope will be included for you to return your vote. If you lose your ballot paper or if it doesn’t arrive, please get in touch as soon as possible.
Thursday 23rd October 2025 – Ballot closes at 5pm
Be sure to have your say – every vote counts! A ballot box will be available in the town centre on this day to ensure any last-minute votes can be cast on time and counted.
Friday 24th October 2025 – Result announced
The result will be announced as soon as all votes have been counted and verified.
Wednesday 1st April 2026 – Third term begins
Ymlaen Llanelli BID will continue to serve town centre businesses for a third term if a majority yes vote is achieved.
Eligibility to vote
If you’re unsure whether your business is included in the BID or not, get in touch and we can let you know.
Businesses that weren’t part of the BID for the second term may have seen their rateable value increase above the £5,000 threshold, and so will be eligible to vote and pay the BID levy for the third term. The opposite also applies: businesses that were eligible in the second term may have seen their rateable value decrease below £5,000, and so will not be part of the BID this time around and will not be eligible to vote.
The BID area will remain the same as the BID’s first and second terms, covering key areas in the town centre.
Proxy votes
You have until Monday 13th October to nominate a proxy to cast your vote on your behalf. If you received the notice of ballot and the proposal document in the post, then you will have received a proxy nomination form enclosed in the same envelope. If you cannot find your proxy nomination form, please contact us to arrange a replacement for you.
Replacement ballot papers
If you misplace your ballot paper, please contact us urgently for information on how to obtain a replacement. Replacement ballot papers can be issued from Friday 17th October, which means you’ll then only have a few days to return your vote.