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Minutes:
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.