Purpose

The purpose of this report is to seek approval
for discretionary charitable relief under section 47 of the Local
Government Finance Act 1988

Decision

THAT the application for discretionary relief
under section 47 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 is
allowed at a rate of 20% of the annual National Non-Domestic Rates
due.

Reasons for the decision

The application for discretionary relief under
section 47 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 is allowed at a
rate of 20% of the annual National Non-Domestic Rates due

Alternative options considered

An alternative to the proposal would be to
refuse relief.
Another alternative to the proposal would be to grant relief at a
different
rate to the proposed 20%.