Summary
The Local Government Finance Act 1988 provides local authorities with discretionary powers to grant relief from non-domestic rates on property occupied by charities and other non-profit making organisations. The current guidelines for rate relief were last reviewed by Cabinet on 12 March 2013 and it is considered good practice to review these guidelines every three years. Cabinet will consider a report which will consider the existing guidelines together with recommendations to take effect from April 2017.
Access to Information
The report together with any other documents being considered (unless they contain exempt information) will be available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk If you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please also contact Democratic Services.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Decision made
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/02/2016
Decision due: 8 Mar 2016 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Rupert Turpin rupert.turpin@medway.gov.uk
Lead director: Phil Watts
Contact: Jon Poulson, Revenues and Benefits Contract Manager Email: jon.poulson@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 333700.
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