Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to approve the policy for relief for the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors under the Government’s Business Rates Relief Scheme 2023/24.

Cabinet resolved to: 

(i)  Approve the Council’s policy for the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme for 2023/24, as set out at Appendix 1 to the report; and

(ii)  Delegate authority to the Director of Support and Collections , in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Growth and Core Services and the Strategic Director, Finance and Investment, to make any necessary variations to the scheme in line with the guidance issued by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.