Issue details

New Council Tax Regulations that allow a Premium to be Charged on Certain Classes of Property.

This report details the options available to the Council under the new regulations to charge a premium of up to 100% of the standard rate of Council Tax on certain types of long term empty dwellings and others that are occupied periodically where certain conditions apply. A determination must be made before 31 March 2016 in order for the premiums to come into effect from 1 April 2017.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/03/2016

Decision due: 10 Mar 2016 by Council

Lead member: Cabinet Member - Economy, Finance and Strategy (Leader)

Lead director: Section 151 Officer

Contact: Rose McCreesh Martin Webborn.

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