Decision details

Update policy to include changes to retail discounts due to COVID-19 support measures.

This will be a retrospective decision as discounts have been awarded.

RESOLVED THAT:

1.    The changes to the business rates retail discount scheme for 2020/21 as detailed in appendix 2 and the detailed guidance in appendix 3 be approved;

2.    The nursery discount scheme for 2020/21 in line with appendix 2 and the detailed guidance in appendix 4 be approved;

3.    The Head of Revenues and Benefits be authorised, in consultation with the Cabinet Member Finance, to implement any further changes in 2020/21 made by the Government to the reliefs detailed in appendix 2;

4.    The Head of Revenues and Benefits be authorised, in consultation with the Cabinet Member Finance, to implement any new business rate relief schemes introduced by the Government in 2020/21 in accordance with any guidance provided and subject to them being fully funded;

5.    Authority be delegated to the Head of Revenues and Benefits to take decisions relating to the reliefs outlined in this report; and authority be delegated to the Executive Director Finance and Assets, in consultation with the Cabinet Member Finance, to consider and determine any reviews requested in respect of such decisions.