Discretionary Rate Relief Sept 2026
September 10, 2026 Executive Member for Finance - Cllr Alaric Smith (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
Executive Member for Finance - Cllr Alaric Smith approved discretionary rate relief for Chipping Norton Theatre and Miss Lillie Walker on 10/09/2026. The Executive Member for Finance also refused discretionary rate relief for Thomas Gifford Trust and Lovelace Properties Ltd. The decision was made considering the applicants' financial situations and the Council's aims and priorities.
Full council record
Purpose
To consider four new Discretionary Rate Relief Applications for 2026/27
Decision
That the Executive Member for Finance in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer resolved to:
1) Approve the discretionary rate relief in respect of Chipping Norton Theatre and Miss Lillie Walker; and
2) Refuse the discretionary rate relief in respect of Thomas Gifford Trust and Lovelace Properties Ltd as detailed within Annex A
Reasons for the decision
Recommendations have been made taking account of the financial situation of the applicants and the Council’s Aims and Priorities.
Alternative options considered
The Executive Member for Finance may decide to award a different level of discretionary rate relief to that recommended.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 10 Sep 2026 |