Decision Maker: Executive Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 18, 2026

Purpose: The report sets out proposed updates to four key policies used to support the administration of Council Tax, Business Rates, Benefits, the Council Tax Support Scheme and wider debt recovery activity. The policies were the, Section 13A Discretionary Policy, Discretionary Rate Relief Policy, Empty Property and Second Home Premium Policy and the Corporate Debt Recovery Policy. 

Content: RESOLVED That Council be recommended to give approval to the proposed amendments to the existing policies to take effect for 2026/27 financial year.