Decision details

To approve the extension of the local Business Rates Discretionary Relief Policy in respect of charitable and voluntary organisations for one year from 1 April 2022.

1.      That the following extensions to the local Business Rates Discretionary Relief Policy be approved:

a.   In respect of charitable and voluntary organisations for one year from 1 April 2022.

b.   In respect of Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates relief scheme for one year from 1 April 2022

c.   In respect of transitional relief for one year from 1 April 2022

d.   In respect of supporting small businesses for one year from 1 April 2022

e.   In respect of local newspaper relief for one year from 1 April 2022.

2.      That authority be delegated to the Director of Finance in consultation with the Head of Revenues and Benefits to award relief in individual cases which satisfy the criteria for the categories of discretionary rate relief in accordance with Section 47 Local Government Finance Act 1988.