Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 30, 2024

Purpose: The Local Government Finance Act provides devolved powers for billing authorities to make decisions on the level of council tax discount which can be applied to empty homes.

Content: *RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:   That Cabinet recommends to the Council:   1.    That the Council Tax Discounts and Premiums proposed in the Appendix to the agenda report be applied for the 2025-2026 financial year. 2.    Subject to the outcome of further guidance and legislation to be published by the Government, concerning the exceptions to the discounts and premiums, the criteria for the empty home premium policy be delegated to the Director of Housing and Communities in consultation with the Cabinet member for Housing, Revenues and Benefits.