Decision details
SECOND HOMES AND EMPTY PROPERTY COUNCIL TAX DISCOUNTS
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To reduce the level of Council Tax discount currently applied for second homes and empty property.
Decision:
To reduce the level of Council Tax discount to 10% on Second Homes and remove the 50% discount on Long Term Empty Property.
Reasons for the decision:
A Cabinet decision is required in order for the Council to benefit from the new legislation allowing discounts to be reduced on second homes and empty property.
Alternative options considered:
The alternative option is not to action any reductions in discounts on second homes and empty properties.
Publication date: 14/11/2003
Date of decision: 20/11/2003
Decided at meeting: 20/11/2003 - Cabinet
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