Decision details
Supporting Small Business Relief
Decision Maker: Executive Member for Finance - Cllr Alaric Smith
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
In the Autumn statement 2022 the Government
announced a Support Small Business relief scheme which will cap
bill increases for any business losing eligibility for Small
Business Rate Relief. Legislation is not being changed and the
Council is expected to use discretionary relief powers under
section 47 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 (as amended) to
grant these reliefs. The reliefs are fully funded by the Government
provided they are award in accordance with the guidance.
Decision:
It is recommended that the Cabinet Member for Finance notes the contents of this report and resolves to:
a) Adopt the small Business Relief as detailed in Annex A; and,
b) Delegate Authority for the award of such relief to the Assistant Director of Resident Services.
Publication date: 17/03/2023
Date of decision: 24/03/2023
Effective from: 04/04/2023
Accompanying Documents:
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