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Resolved –
 

(1)          
That the number of Band D equivalent properties for 2024- 25 for
the whole of the Bradford Metropolitan District is fixed at 144,890
(as set out in Appendix A, line 13 of Document
“AB”).

 

(2)          
That the Council Tax Base for 2024-25 for each Parish (set out
in Appendix B of Document “AB”) be approved.
 
(3)          
Further that Bradford’s £3.39m share of the
anticipated 2023-24 Council Tax surplus is approved. Also, that the
Police and Fire share of the surplus (as set out in 6.3 of Document
“AB”) be noted.
 

(4)          
That the latest estimate of the gross shares of Business Rates
income for 2024-25, be noted. These are set out below:
50%
is paid to Central Government - £60.3m
1%
is paid to the West Yorkshire Fire Authority - £1.2m
49%
is retained by the Council - £59.1m

 

(5)          
That authority be delegated to the Section 151 officer in
consultation with the Leader of the Council to make any necessary
amendments to the Business Rates estimate arising from the
completion of the 2024-25 NNDR1 form. The amended figures will be
provided in updates to the Executive and the 2024-25 Budget papers
for Council.
 
To be actioned
by: Director of Finance
 
Overview and Scrutiny Area: Corporate
 
(Celia Yang –
07977 814829)