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