Decision details

BUSINESS RATES RELIEF 2022-2023 (AUTUMN BUDGET MEASURES)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

(1) That the use of proposed relief schemes be approved as detailed in the report in line with the government guidance.

 

(2) That the proposed eligibility criteria as detailed in the report be approved.

Reasons for the decision:

Approval to access and administer funds via the schemes detailed in the report is necessary in order for the Council to provide financial relief to eligible local businesses.

Alternative options considered:

The Council could in effect not access the government funding available on behalf of eligible businesses. This would mean that the Council would not award the reliefs and subsequently local businesses would pay more business rates.

Publication date: 25/01/2022

Date of decision: 24/01/2022

Decided at meeting: 24/01/2022 - Executive

Effective from: 02/02/2022

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