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.

Content

*RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
 
That
Cabinet recommends to the Council:
 

1.   
That the Council Tax Discounts and Premiums
proposed in the Appendix to the agenda report be applied for the
2025-2026 financial year.

2.   
Subject to the outcome of further guidance and
legislation to be published by the Government, concerning the
exceptions to the discounts and premiums, the criteria for the
empty home premium policy be delegated to the Director of Housing
and Communities in consultation with the Cabinet member for
Housing, Revenues and Benefits.