Issue - meetings
Rural Rate Relief
Meeting: 04/12/2025 - Chair of Corporate Governance Committee & Section 151 Officer (Item 1.)
1. Rural Rate Relief 
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To review and determine boundaries of Rural settlements, that is settlements with a population of less than 3,000, to facilitate the award of Rural Rate Relief in accordance with s42(b) of The Local Government Finance Act 1988, as amended by The Local Government and Rating Act 1997.
Additional documents:
- APPENDIX A - List of Rural Settlements, item 1.
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- APPENDIX B - Rural Settlement Map, item 1.
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- APPENDIX C - Defined Areas Map, item 1.
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Decision:
The Rural Settlement List is approved by the Section 151 officer, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Resident Services and Corporate Performance, and published by 31st December 2025 to facilitate the award of Rural Business Rates Relief for the financial year commencing 1st April 2026.