Decision Maker:

Outcome: Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 26, 2024

Purpose:

Content: Recommend to the full Council on 5 December 2024 that the following is the preferred option with regards to the level of Premium on the Council Tax of Second Homes and Long-Term Empty Dwellings for the 2025/26 financial year:   ·       That Cyngor Gwynedd allows NO discount on class A second homes, under Section 12 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (i.e. no change). ·       That Cyngor Gwynedd allows NO discount and RAISES A PREMIUM OF 150% on class B second homes, under Section 12B of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (i.e. no change). ·       That Cyngor Gwynedd allows NO discount on homes that have been empty for 6 months or more and CHARGES A PREMIUM of 100% on homes that have been empty for 12 months or more, in accordance with Section 12A of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (i.e. no change).