Decision Maker: Council
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
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.
Report author: Su Tarran
Publication date: 15/01/2020
Date of decision: 18/12/2019
Decided at meeting: 18/12/2019 - Council