Decision details

The Executive Member for Finance and Support Services submitted a report seeking to change the level of council tax discount granted on empty properties.  He proposed that the discount for empty and unfurnished properties be removed from 1 April 2018.  He also proposed that the discount for empty and unfurnished properties undergoing major repairs/structural work be removed from 1 April 2018.

The Executive Member referred to the Executive’s consideration of this matter (Minute 351 refers) and the request for further information in respect of listed buildings.  This information was set out in paragraph 2.3 of the report now submitted.  The Executive Member had concluded that the loss of discount would not discourage owners from repairing listed properties.

The Executive Member moved, and Councillor R Brunton seconded, the recommendations as now detailed.  After being put to the meeting, and a vote taken, the recommendations were declared CARRIED.

Council approved the recommendations as now detailed.

RESOLVED – that (A) the discount for empty and unfurnished properties be removed from 1 April 2018;

(B)       the discount for empty and unfurnished and undergoing major repairs /structural work properties be removed from 1 April 2018; and

(C)       a local discount is not created for listed buildings undergoing major repairs /structural work.