Issue - decisions

Council considered the recommendation from the Executive on Council Tax Long Term Empty Properties. 

Councillor G Williamson proposed, and Councillor L Haysey seconded, a motion that the recommendations, as detailed in the report, be approved. 

Councillor M Goldspink spoke in support of the proposal, which she said was fair and brought the Council’s position into line with that of a number of other authorities.

The motion being put to the meeting and a vote taken, it was declared CARRIED.

RESOLVED – that a Council Tax premium of 100% be adopted for long term empty homes.