Decision details
RULE 16 Appendix G to Discretionary Rates Relief Policy
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Resources
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
Update to the Discretionary Rates Relief
Policy allowing for further discounts to be applied in 2021/22
financial year
Decision:
The Cabinet Member agrees to approve the proposal relating to these reliefs in the attached Appendix G.
Reasons for the decision:
The updated Appendix G to the Bath and North East Somerset Council Non-Domestic Rate Relief Policy gives guidance to officers administering claims for discretionary relief under discretionary powers provided by the Local Government Finance Act 1988 (“The 88 Act”).
This decision is to be made under Rule 16 of the council’s constitution as an urgent decision. This matter is urgent because the council needs to implement the Expanded Retail Discount Scheme so that Business Rate relief to businesses impacted by Covid19 and the national restrictions can be provided as quickly as possible.
Alternative options considered:
None.
Publication date: 08/06/2021
Date of decision: 08/06/2021
Accompanying Documents:
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