Purpose

To seek Cabinet’s approval to introduce
a new discretionary rates relief policy for charitable
organisations occupying commercial premises in Bracknell
Forest.

Decision

RESOLVED that
Cabinet        

 

     
I.        
approve the proposed discretionary rates relief
policy set out as Appendix A to this report, to take effect from 1
April 2025 for new applications and from 1 April 2026 for existing
recipients of discretionary business rates relief from Bracknell
Forest Council, with the maximum level of discretionary rates
relief offered for any individual premise changed from £1,250
to £1,500;

 

    
II.        
authorise the Assistant Director: Communities and
Policy in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Finance and
Corporate Improvement and the Environment, Community and Housing to
undertake further engagement with Involve, South Hill Park Trust
and the Citizens Advice Bureau, being current recipients of core
grants from Bracknell Forest Council, on separate arrangements to
ensure their important activities in support of the Council Plan
are protected.