Purpose

The purpose of this report is to seek approval
from the Leader of the Council to submit the proposed responses,
attached at Appendix 1, to the Government’s consultation on
modernising and improving the administration of council
tax.

Decision

The Leader of the Council approves the
proposed response to the consultation on modernising and improving
the administration of council tax as set out at Appendix
1.

Reasons for the decision

To inform the Government of the
Council’s position in relation to proposed council tax
reform.

Alternative options considered

The alternative options are for the Council
not to respond to the consultation or to amend the drafted
response.

There is no requirement for the Council to respond to this public
consultation but doing so will inform the Government’s
council tax reform proposals from the Council’s
perspective.

The draft response provided has been informed by the relevant
Council Officers and can be amended if the Portfolio Holder
considers amendment appropriate.