Decision details

Technical Reforms to Council Tax

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

New discretionary powers with regard to the administration of Council Tax.

Decision:

(a) That Cabinet authorise with respect to the discretion allowed by reforms to Council Tax legislation detailed within the Local Government Finance Act 2012 for charges in respect of second homes, former Class A exemptions and the Empty Homes Premium, alteration be made to existing arrangements to maximise income.

 

(b) That Cabinet authorise with respect to the discretion allowed by reforms to Council Tax legislation detailed within the Local Government Finance Act 2012 for charges in respect of Class C exemptions, that a 100% discount be introduced for the first 56 days and thereafter this is reduced to 0%.

Report author: Dave Baker

Publication date: 16/01/2013

Date of decision: 16/01/2013

Decided at meeting: 16/01/2013 - Cabinet

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