Non-Domestic Rates Pooling Arrangements
January 15, 2026 Leader - Portfolio Holder Strategy, Performance & Finance (Cabinet member) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
... agreed to withdraw from the Nottinghamshire Business Rates Pool from April 1st, 2026, and dissolve the pool at the end of the 2025/26 financial year due to anticipated financial risks outweighing the rewards.
Full council record
Purpose
To determine whether the
Council should continue as a member of the Nottinghamshire Business
Rates Pool for 2026/27
Decision
AGREED to
withdraw the Councils membership of the Nottinghamshire Business
Rates pool from 1st April 2026 and thatthe
Nottinghamshire Business Rates pool should be dissolved at the end
of 2025/26 and revoke the intent to pool in 2026/27 with
MHCLG.
Reasons for the decision
Due to the changes in
the system, it is anticipated that the risks of remaining in the
Nottinghamshire Business Rates Pool outweigh the rewards and as
such the Council could be at risk of being adversely impacted
financially
Alternative options considered
To continue with the
current pooling arrngements in 2026/27
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |