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RESOLVED – That the report be referred to
Council on 6 March 2024 with a recommendation
that: -
 

1)   
The qualifying period for the long-term empty property premium in
Council Tax be reduced to one year effective from 1st April 2024;
and

2)   
A 100% Council Tax premium for second homes (dwellings which are
furnished, but unoccupied) be introduced effective from 1st April
2025.

3)   
Authority be delegated to the Council’s Section 151 Officer
In conjunction with the portfolio holder to enable them to amend
the policy and / or any associated procedures to ensure alignment
with the regulations or statutory guidance relating to the
exemptions from the premiums, when these are issued or subsequently
amended by Government.