Issue details

Business Rates and Council Tax Discounts Annual Review

The Cabinet will be asked to consider the range of the discounts and support available in respect of Business Rates and Council Tax for the Year 2025/26.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/08/2024

Decision due: 10 Dec 2024 by Cabinet

Decision due: 16 Jan 2025 by Council Meeting

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources

Lead director: Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

Department: Corporate and Support Services

Contact: Andrea Griffiths, Corporate and Support Services Email: andrea.griffiths@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 218 1075.

Consultation process

None - no substantial changes to schemes proposed.

Forward Plan Reference: F&R40

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: An Equality Impact Assessment in respect of Stockport's Council Tax Support Scheme was last carried out on 03/11/21. There have been no changes to the scheme since. An Equality Impact Assessment regarding Council Tax Discounts in respect of empty properties was completed on 27/09/23 following changes in line with legislation.

Relevant Scrutiny Committee for the purpose of call-in: Corporate, Resource Management & Governance Scrutiny Committee

Agenda items

Documents

  • Business Rates and Council Tax Discounts Annual Review