Decision details

(a)  that unoccupied and non-furnished (Class C) properties be granted 100% discount for one month and then 0% thereafter;

  (b)  that second home discounts be reduced to 0%;

  (c)  that uninhabitable properties (class A) be granted 100% discount for a maximum of twelve months (no change);

  (d)  that empty homes premium be levied after two years at 50% in addition to the 100% charge currently made; and

  (e)  that monthly instalments continue to be made due on 15th day of each month (extended to those who request twelve monthly instalments) but Managers be permitted to include an additional later instalment date purely as an incentive for those opting to pay by direct debit; and

  (f)  that in accordance with Section 10 – 13 of the Local Government Finance Act 2012, the Head of Customer Services be authorised to calculate and award such discounts and the Council’s Scheme of Delegation be amended accordingly.

In response to the Governments proposals to reform Council Tax.