Decision details

To consider the recommendations

RESOLVED THAT: 

1.    the amended Discretionary Business Rate Relief Policy in Appendix 3 is approved, to include the temporary reliefs referred to in this report from April 2026

2.    the Head of Revenues and Benefits is authorised in consultation with the Cabinet Member Finance and Assets to implement any changes to the temporary relief schemes detailed in appendix 3, as required by Government guidance, or to ensure the successful operation of the schemes.

3.    due to the volume of cases, award decisions on temporary reliefs detailed in appendix 3 are delegated to the Head of Revenues and Benefits and officers in the Business Rates team. In the case of a dispute reconsideration is to be made by the Section 151 Officer.