Decision details

To consider the recommendations

RESOLVED THAT

1.    the increase in 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 local discretionary revaluation support scheme for 2020/21 in accordance with section 2 of this report and appendix 2 be approved.

3.    the continuation of the Supporting Small Businesses Relief Scheme in accordance appendix 2 be approved.

4.    the Pub Discount scheme for 2020/21 in line with appendix 2 and the detailed guidance in appendix 4 be approved.

5.    the Executive Director Finance and Assets, in consultation with the Cabinet Member Finance, be authorised to reset the percentage relief level for local revaluation support in respect of 2020/21 if necessary.

6.    Due to the volume of cases, delegate decisions relating to the application of these reliefs be 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 Executive Director Finance and Assets.