Business Rates Hardship Relief

August 6, 2026 Executive Member for Finance - Cllr Alaric Smith (Cabinet member) Approved View on council website

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Summary

Executive Member for Finance - Cllr Alaric Smith decided on 06/08/2026 to consider one new application for Hardship Relief. The decision was to award a percentage of relief for a period of no more than six months for the financial year 2026/2027.

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Purpose

To consider one application for Hardship Relief in respect of Business Rates

Decision

That the Executive Member for Finance in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer resolved to:

a)    Consider one new application for Hardship Relief and,

b)    Award a percentage of relief for a period of no more than 6 months for the financial year 2026/2027

Reasons for the decision

The details of the application are restricted by virtue of paragraph 3, of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Alternative options considered

The details of the application are restricted by virtue of paragraph 3, of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date6 Aug 2026