111 Discretionary Rate Relief Policy PDF 30 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate Resources
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Minutes:
Consideration was given to a report seeking approval of a revised Discretionary Rate Relief policy.
COUNCIL RESOLVED - (i) That the proposed policy be approved.
(ii) That powers be delegated to the
Strategic Director, Corporate Resources, to administer this policy.
201 Discretionary Rate Relief Policy PDF 388 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate Resources
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Consideration has been given to recommending the Council to approve a revised Discretionary Rate Relief policy which follows consultation. |
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That the Council be recommended to: |
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Approve the proposed Discretionary Rate Relief policy as set out in the report for implementation from 1 April 2017. |
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Delegate powers to the Strategic Director, Corporate Resources to administer this policy. |
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The above decisions have been made for the following reasons: |
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To establish a Discretionary Rate Relief policy under the statutory provisions of Local Government Finance Act 1988 (S.47) and the Localism Act 2011 (S.69). |
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To provide a policy that supports the residents of Gateshead and is based upon ability to pay. |