The Council is required 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.
It is a requirement of the above regulations that boundaries are set and published by 31st December each year in order to facilitate the award of Rural Rate Relief.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/10/2025
Decision due: 4 Dec 2025 by Chair of Corporate Governance Committee & Section 151 Officer