Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
The report sets out a number of changes related to the discretionary Business Rates reliefs announced as part of the Autumn Budget and Council Tax Support awards. Although the Council intends to follow the government guidance in implementing the changes, as some of the measures are discretionary, an Executive decision is required before the Council can implement the changes. In summary, the discretionary changes are:
The cost of the scheme will be fully funded through a Section 31 grant.
In addition, the report proposes a minor change to the wording in the current Council Tax Support Scheme due to a Valuation Tribunal matter.
1) That the use of proposed relief and support schemes as detailed in the report in line with the government guidance be approved;
2) That the proposed eligibility criteria as detailed in the report be approved;
3) That the minor wording changes to the Council Tax Support Scheme be approved.
Publication date: 24/01/2023
Date of decision: 23/01/2023
Decided at meeting: 23/01/2023 - Executive
Effective from: 03/02/2023
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