Issue - meetings

Matter for Decision

The purpose of the report was to recommend the adoption of a policy to award “Transitional Relief” in accordance with the Discretionary Rate Relief powers as contained within Section 47 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 (as amended) for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 billing years.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources

The Executive Councillor agreed to:

     i.        Adopt  the Transitional Relief Policy (Appendix A of the Officer’s report) for qualifying businesses in occupation of premises which have a rateable value of £50,000 or less, for the financial years 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016 and 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017 only.

    ii.        Delegate authority to the Head of Revenues and Benefits to award the “Discretionary Transitional Relief” where a ratepayer demonstrates their entitlement.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Local Taxation Manager regarding the adoption of a Discretionary Transitional Relief Policy for Non Domestic Rates.

The Committee resolved unanimously to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.