Purpose

This report outlines the regulations in respect of Non Domestic Rates rate relief for charities, other non-profit making organisations, and cases of hardship relief. The report considers applications for rate relief received for 2026/27 and seeks approval to grant rate relief as recommended in Appendix 1.

Decision

1. 1.          To receive and note report C/26/29.
2. 2.          To approve rate relief as set out in Appendix 1 of this report.

Reasons for decision:

Approval from the Cabinet Member for Finance in consultation with the Section 151 officer is required in order for relief to be granted or refused in accordance with the approved criteria.