Decision details
COUNCIL TAX - REVIEW OF DISCOUNTS
PDF 28 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
Cabinet approved the following amendments to Council Tax discounts to take effect from 1 April 2019:
§ Unoccupied and substantially unfurnished properties to receive 0% discount; and
§ Premiums to be applied to long term empty properties in line with the amended legislation.
Reasons for the decision:
To support the objective in the Corporate Plan of maximising income opportunities and to maximise the available housing stock.
Alternative options considered:
As outlined in report.
Resource Implications:
As outlined in report.
Publication date: 15/02/2019
Date of decision: 14/02/2019
Decided at meeting: 14/02/2019 - Cabinet
Effective from: 23/02/2019
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