Decision details

Consideration was given to the report of the Corporate Director Transformation, Housing & Resources, as contained on pages 407 to 448 of the Book of Reports, which proposed changes to National Non-Domestic Rates Relief for 2024-25 following recent Government announcements and to note the Policy to underpin these Schemes, as appended to this Report.

RESOLVED:

A.     That the content of the Policy to underpin implementation of the Borough Council's proposed Discretionary Scheme, as appended to the report, be approved.

B.     That the Policy coverage to underpin the recently announced Government changes, be noted.

C.    That delegated authority be given to the Corporate Director of Transformation, Housing & Resources in consultation with the relevant portfolio holders to implement the new Non-Domestic Discretionary Rate Relief and make any minor/inconsequential amendments to the scheme as and when announced by the Government.