To consider a report of the Executive Member for Corporate Resources.

That the proposed amendments to the Business Rates Discretionary Rate Relief Policy 2017 be approved.

The Executive Member for Corporate Resources submitted a report seeking approval for proposals aimed at amending the Business Rates Discretionary Relief Policy to ensure that the Council maximises the new government funding available. In discussion Members noted and agreed a correction to the description of the phasing of the scheme’s funding as set out on p.8 of the agenda pack.

RESOLVED - That the proposed amendments to the Business Rates Discretionary Rate Relief Policy 2017 be approved.