Issue - meetings

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

2.    That it be noted the scheme would need to be reviewed and revised each year in line with the funding be noted.

Councillor Andrew Johnson presented the Business Rates Discretionary Relief report, which proposed an extension to the Council’s local scheme for business rate discretionary relief. Councillor Johnson thanked the Head of Revenue and Benefits for the work undertaken. The scheme was also aligned with the principles of other local schemes in the region and welcomed by the businesses impacted by the change.

Resolved:

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

2.    That it be noted the scheme would need to be reviewed and revised each year in line with the funding be noted.