Decision details
RULE 3.5.16 - Appendix J to the Discretionary Rates Relief Policy (WL)
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Resources
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To agree an update to the Discretionary Rates relief policy to allow officers to be able to make awards of Business Rates Relief to qualifying ratepayers in respect of the 2023/24 financial year.
Decision:
To approve the proposal relating to these reliefs in Appendix J attached to the report.
Reasons for the decision:
The Government has introduced several measures to provide Business Rates relief to qualifying ratepayers and guaranteed to reimburse local authorities for the local share of these discretionary reliefs using a grant under Section 31 of the Local Government Act 2003.
The reliefs relating to the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief and 2023 Supporting Small Business Relief are presciptive and, although a discretionary power, clear guidance on its administration is provided by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Alternative options considered:
None.
Publication date: 02/03/2023
Date of decision: 02/03/2023
Accompanying Documents:
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