Business Rates Hardship Relief Sept 26

September 10, 2026 Executive Member for Finance - Cllr Alaric Smith (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

Executive Member for Finance - Cllr Alaric Smith decided on 10/09/2026 to approve one application for Business Rates Hardship Relief. Full relief of £1,509.35 was awarded for the 2025/26 financial year, and 75% relief for up to six months in 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

b)    Award full Hardship Relief of £1,509.35 for the 2025/26 financial year, and

c)    Award 75% Hardship 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 date10 Sep 2026