Council Tax Locally Defined Discounts and Premia

October 6, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website
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Purpose

The Local Government Finance Act provides devolved powers for billing authorities to make decisions on the level of council tax discount which can be applied to empty homes.

Decision

Recommendation:

  1. 1That the locally defined Council Tax discounts and premiums set out in Appendix 1 continue unchanged from 1 April 2027 for the financial year 2027-2028.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday 6 October 2026 9.30 am on October 6, 2026

Supporting Documents

06.1 Appendix 1 - Council Tax Review of Local Discounts and Premiums 2027-28.pdf
06.0 Council Tax Review of Discounts and Premiums 2027-28 report.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations approved
Decision date6 Oct 2026
Effective from15 Oct 2026
Expected date6 Oct 2026
Originally due6 Oct 2026
Lead officerMr Paul Jobson
Subject to call-inYes