Decision details

National Non-Domestic Rates - Discretionary Relief Application

Reference: D775

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources and Performance

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to consider an application for discretionary relief under section 47 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.

Decision:

The application for discretionary relief under section 47 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 is allowed at a rate of 100% of the annual National Non-Domestic Rates due to the 31st March 2019. With effect 1st April 2019 a phased reduction of the amount of discretionary relief allowed by 10% each financial year until the 1st April 2023 where the relief allowed will be 50%.

Reasons for the decision:

The main objectives and purposes of the organisation are in line with the Council’s objectives in relation to people. These are to promote and encourage pride, good citizenship and participation in the local area and to increase participation in organised activities. These priorities are set out in the Gedling Plan 2018/19.

Alternative options considered:

The alternative to the proposals would be to:
(a)Offer a different tapered rate of relief,
(b)Vary the length of time relief is awarded,
(c)Refuse relief.

Publication date: 15/01/2019

Date of decision: 15/01/2019

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