REPORT OF THE DEPUTY LEADER AND CABINET MEMBER FOR CORPORATE SERVICES
February 13, 2024 Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Northumberland County Council's Cabinet recommended to County Council the approval of the Revenues and Benefits Policies, the implementation of a 100% Empty Homes Premium from April 2024, and a determination to implement a 100% premium for second homes from April 2025. These decisions were made on 13/02/2024. The approved policies include updates to the Council Tax Discount Policy, Corporate Debt Policy, Discretionary Housing Payment Policy, and Rate Relief Policy.
Full council record
Decision
RESOLVED that County Council be recommended to:
• Approve the Revenues and Benefits Policies attached as Appendix 1 to Appendix 6;
• Approve implementing the 100% Empty Homes Premium after one year from 1 April 2024; and
• Make a determination to implement a 100% premium for second homes to increase the council tax charge to 200% from 1 April 2025.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 13 Feb 2024 |