Agenda item

The purpose of the report was to update the following existing policies:

Appendix 1 – Business Rates Relief Policy

Appendix 2 – Council Tax Discounts, Disregards and Exemption Policy Appendix 3 – Empty and Second Home Premium and Exception Policy Appendix 4 – Corporate Recovery Policy Appendix 5– Recovery Flowchart Appendix 6 – Enforcement Agents Code of Conduct Appendix 7 – Civil Enforcement Fees

Options considered:

The recovery of Council debt is statutory with some areas of discretion.  There are no options in regard to mandatory reliefs and discounts available as set by Government.  However, Government allows Authorities to make discretionary decisions in respect of the amount of Business Rates and Council Tax due.

RESOLVED:

That the updated policies be approved.