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Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 23, 2026

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Content: Salford City Council - Record of Decision   I, Councillor Youd, Deputy City Mayor and Lead Member for Finance, Support Services & Regeneration, in exercise of the powers contained within the City Council Constitution, do hereby approve:   The arrangements for awarding 100% business rates relief from 1 April 2026 for:   §  EV charging points that are separately assessed by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); and   §  Electric vehicle only forecourts   The Reasons are: This forms part of the chancellors announcement on 26 November 2025 to provide a package of reliefs to support businesses. The relief will be granted using the council’s discretionary relief powers under section 47 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 (as amended). No new legislation will be required to deliver this scheme   Options considered and rejected were:NA   Assessment of Risk: NA   The source of funding is: The Local Authority will be compensated for the cost of granting this relief via a section 31 grant from government.   Legal Advice obtained: Barbara Gora,  Head of Regulatory and Enforcement Services (Legal) The Council is under a statutory duty to bill and collect business rates. As part of carrying out this duty the Council must determine eligibility for reliefs with reference to guidance issued by the Secretary of State.   Financial Advice obtained: David Eden, Finance Manager The awarding of EVCP relief will reduce the amount of business rates income to be collected. However, the government announcement confirms that authorities will be compensated for the cost of granting these reliefs via a section 31 grant. Therefore, as long as all of the requirements in the guidance for the awarding of the relief are followed, there should be no overall financial impact on the council   Procurement Advice obtained: NA   HR Advice obtained: NA   Climate Change Advice obtained: Michael Hemingway By reducing the cost for charging, it encourages a faster shift from internal combustion engine vehicles to Electric Vehicles decreasing transport-related emissions. The relief encourages rapid investment in public charging, It acts as a key policy tool for the government to reach its 2035 ban on new petrol/diesel car sales, promoting the necessary infrastructure to support that transition and supports Salford’s 2038 carbon neutrality ambitions   The following documents have been used to assist the decision process: 5/2025: Confirmation of Budget package and the Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers for 2026/2027 - GOV.UK   Contact Officer:       Jane Betts, Service Manager Business Rates                       Jane.betts@salford.gov.uk   This decision is not subject to consideration by another Lead Member.   The appropriate scrutiny panel to call-in the decision is the Overview & Scrutiny Board.       Signed: Councillor Youd                                  Dated: 23rd February 2026 Deputy City Mayor and Lead Member for Finance, Support Services & Regeneration     This decision was published on 24th February 2026.   This decision will come into force at 4.00 p.m. on 3rd March 2026, unless it is called-in in accordance with the decision-making process rules.