Born out of Town Centre Management Partnerships, the concept was originally set up in Canada in the 1960s, but took off in the US in the late 1970s. The initiative has already been successfully implemented in New Zealand, South Africa, Jamaica, Serbia, Albania, England, Wales, Germany and Ireland and is now progressing in other areas of Europe. There are over 1,400 in operation, ranging from the very successful New York Times Square BID to lesser known, but equally successful examples, such as the Keswick BID. BID supporters include the Association of Town Centre Management which originally brought the concept here from the US and introduced it to the UK government. BID legislation for England and Wales was enacted in 2004 and there are now 38 BIDs in place with more in development – 83% of BID ballots have been successful. Legislation for Scotland is being enacted in 2007.