Councillor Michael Graveston

Revenues Discretionary Discount/Relief Policy

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026

...the Revenues Discretionary Discount/Relief Policy was updated to incorporate recent government business rates measures, with the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief ceasing on 31 March 2026 and the Supporting Small Business Scheme being updated.

For Determination

Corporate Debt Policy

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026

...approve the updated Corporate Debt Policy, which aims to ensure fair, proportionate, and consistent debt collection practices while providing support for vulnerable debtors.

For Determination

References from Committees

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026

...approved the inclusion of a temporary Assistant Planning Officer within the council's establishment, with associated salary and training costs to be funded from Local Plan Earmarked Reserves.

Recommendations Approved

Revised Capital Programme 2025/26

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026

...approved the revised capital programme for 2025/26, reducing the main committee schemes' budget by £252,500 and moving £216,770 of budgets to the 2026/27 financial year.

For Determination

Local Taxation Write Offs

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm - January 20, 2026

For Determination