Decision details

To approve the 2018-2019 discretionary relief schemes for Revaluation Support and Charitable/Voluntary organisations.

1.       That an extension to the local business rates discretionary relief policy be approved:

i.         in respect of revaluation support for 2018-2019

ii     in respect of charitable and voluntary organisations for 2018-2019.

2.       That a corresponding increase in awards under the revaluation support scheme be approved should the Government change its position and allow any underspend in 2017-2018 to be carried forward into 2018-2019.

3.       That it would be noted that the revaluation support scheme would need to be reviewed and revised each year in line with the funding available.