Decision details

Expansion of Discretionary Discount Scheme Relief for Businesses Affected by Covid-19

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To administer the government’s business rate relief scheme to assist businesses affected by Covid-19.

Decision:

The Leader

 

             i.            agreed that:

 

a.     the Council would implement with immediate effect, from 30 March 2020, the Government’s financial rescue package for the additional list of businesses to support and protect businesses affected by Covid-19; and

 

b.     the new discounts would apply from the 1 April 2020.

 

ii.                delegated authority be given to the Head of Operational Services to administer the approved Scheme.

 

Urgent item?: Yes

Publication date: 01/04/2020

Date of decision: 30/03/2020

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