Issue - meetings

As detailed in the recommendation.

The Revenues Manager introduced the Hardship Rate Relief Policy Framework report.  The introduction of a formal policy framework had been developed to ensure consistency, transparency and best practice.  It would also provide an opportunity to formalise into a single policy framework, well established procedures and regulations for the determination of applications.

            The framework would ensure all ratepayers making applications for Hardship Rate Relief were treated fairly and consistently as well as providing ratepayers with a clear understanding of the scheme. 

            In responding to a question from Councillor Butler, the Revenues Manager explained that applications for Hardship Rate Relief were usually determined by the Chief Officer (Community and Enterprise) and the Cabinet Member for Corporate Management but any contentious applications could be considered by Cabinet.

RESOLVED:

That the policy framework for Hardship Rate Relief be approved.

Councillors Bithell and Brown left the meeting during consideration of the item