Decision details
NNDR Discretionary Relief
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To approve a new Discretionary Rate Relief Charter to facilitate a revised “Policy for Awarding Discretionary Rate Relief” that will be implemented in April 2015.
Decision:
THAT:
(a) Cabinet approve the Discretionary Rate Relief Charter, as set out in the Appendix to the report, so that a revised “Policy for Awarding Discretionary Rate Relief” can be introduced in April 2015.
Reasons for the decision:
To implement a new charter that will link the distribution of NNDR Discretionary Relief to the delivery of activities and services which directly benefit Herefordshire residents.
Alternative options considered:
The existing policy could continue, or other alternatives could be pursued, including options to remove all or other sections of National Non Domestic Rates (NNDR) Discretionary Relief.
Reason Key: Strategic nature / impact on communities;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Peter Robinson, Director of Resources Email: Peter.Robinson@herefordshire.gov.uk.
Publication date: 12/06/2014
Date of decision: 12/06/2014
Effective from: 19/06/2014
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