Agenda item

The purpose of the report was to update the following polices;

-        Business Rates Relief Policy

-        Council Tax Discounts, Disregards and Exemption Policy

-        Empty and Second Home Premium and Exception Policy

-        Corporate Recovery Policy

-        Recovery Flowchart

-        Enforcement Agents Code of Conduct

-        Civil Enforcement Fees

Options considered:

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

DECISION:

Cabinet approved the updated policies.