Issue - meetings

Committee is asked to agree the Non-Domestic Rate Discretionary Rate Relief Policy.

Committee resolved to approve the Non-Domestic Rates Discretionary Rate Relief Policy.

The Committee considered a report that sought approval of the Non-Domestic Rates Discretionary Rate Relief Policy.

The Committee were advised that Councils had the power to award rate relief in respect of properties occupied by charities and other not-for-profit organisations under Section 69 of the Localism Act 2011. Any discretionary rate relief will be in addition to the mandatory relief that Councils must grant to the following:

·         Charities where the property is wholly or mainly sued for charitable purposes

·         Registered Community Amateur Sports Clubs for any club with appropriate registration with the HMRC

The Group Head of Commissioning and Transformation advised the Committee that the revised policy was intended to be more transparent and easier for charities/non-profit making organisations to ensure that they are in receipt of any discretionary rate relief that they are entitled to.

Committee resolved to approve the Non-Domestic Rates Discretionary Rate Relief Policy.