Decision Maker: Executive Councillor for Resident Services and Corporate Performance and Section 151 Officer.

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 4, 2025

Purpose: The Council is required to review and determine boundaries of Rural settlements, that is settlements with a population of less than 3,000, to facilitate the award of Rural Rate Relief in accordance with s42(b) of The Local Government Finance Act 1988, as amended by The Local Government and Rating Act 1997.   It is a requirement of the above regulations that boundaries are set and published by 31st December each year in order to facilitate the award of Rural Rate Relief.  

Content: The Rural Settlement List is approved by the Section 151 officer, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Resident Services and Corporate Performance, and published by 31st December 2025 to facilitate the award of Rural Business Rates Relief for the financial year commencing 1st April 2026.