Issue - meetings

To consider the options and recommendations for Council Tax Discounts and Exemptions, and instalment dates for Council Tax and Business Rates.

(Councillor P Findlow had declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item.  In accordance with the Code of Conduct he left the meeting during its consideration.)

Consideration was given to the options and recommendations for council tax discounts and exemptions, and instalment dates for council tax and business rates.

RESOLVED

For the reasons set out in the report: -

That approval be given to

1.      discounts of 25% for both second homes and long-term empty properties.

2.      a policy whereby applications for local discounts are determined by the

Borough Treasurer in consultation with the Portfolio Holder.

3.      the proposed monthly payment dates for Council Tax as follows:

Cash/cheque payers          1^st

Direct debit payers                        1^st, 5^th, 10^th, 15^th, 22^nd and 27^th

Half yearly payers                        1^st April and 1^st September

Yearly payers                                    1^st April

4.      the proposed monthly payment dates for Business Rates as follows:

Cash/cheque payers          1^st

Direct debit payers                        1^st, 15^th and 27^th   

Half yearly payers                        1^st April and 1^st September

Yearly payers                                 1^st April