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1.     
To approve the change of policy name from the
Discretionary
Housing Payment (DHP) Policy to the Housing Payment Policy,
with any associated wording and references to
relevant legislation also to be updated within the policy,
from 1 April 2026.
 
2.     
To approve amendments to the National Non-Domestic
Rates Discretionary Rate Relief Policy to include the following
from 1 April 2026:
 

2026 Supporting Small
Business (SSB) Scheme?
15% relief for pubs
and live music venues
100% relief for
Eligible Electric Vehicle Charging Points and Electric Vehicle only
forecourts?(EVCP
relief)

 
Reasons for recommendations
The proposed amendments ensure
both policies remain compliant with updated legislation and
national guidance, reflect recent Government announcements, and
continue to deliver consistent support to residents and
businesses.
 
Other
options considered and rejected
None.