Decision details

Resolved

(1)          That the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) for the year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019 as set out in the annex to the Minutes (as set out in the Minute Book) be approved and implemented with effect from 1 April 2018.

(2)          That delegated authority be granted to the Section 151 Officer to make further amendments to the CTRS Regulations up to and including 31 January 2018 in consultation with the Lead Member for Financial Management.

(3)          That, having given due consideration, the following level of Council Tax discounts for 2018-2019 be approved:

·         Retain the discount for second homes at zero

·         Retain the discount for empty homes (unoccupied and substantially unfurnished) at 25% for 6 months and thereafter at zero.

·         Retain the discount for empty homes undergoing major repair at 25% for 12 months and thereafter at zero.

·         Retain the empty homes premium of an additional 50% for properties that have remained empty for more than 2 years.