Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 7, 2025

Purpose: To consider approving the Discretionary Rate Relief Guidelines 2025/26 and the Rural Settlements for the purpose of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.

Content: 1.         That the Discretionary Rate Relief Policy for Non-Domestic Rates (attached at Annex A to the report) and Discretionary Rate Relief Guidelines for 2025/26 (attached at Annex B to the report), be approved. 2.         That the list of rural settlements, listed on page 12 of the Discretionary Rate Relief Guidelines (attached at Annex B), as required by S.42A Local Government Finance Act 1988, be approved.