Issue - meetings

(a)       That the tax base of 66,458 band D equivalent properties for tax setting purposes for the financial year 2025/26 which incorporates the planned uplift to the rates from 75% to 100% to the rates for Long Term Empty Properties and the continuation of the 100% premium for Second Homes be approved; and

(b)       That a ‘nil’ discount for properties falling within ay of the Prescribed Classes (A, B or C) continue to be set which would apply to the whole of the county area.

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Councillor Johnson introduced the report (agenda item number 10) which was integral to the revenue budget and Council Tax approval process for 2025/26.

The recommendations in the report were supported.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the tax base of 66,458 band D equivalent properties for tax setting purposes for the financial year 2025/26 which incorporates the planned uplift to the rates from 75% to 100% to the rates for Long Term Empty Properties and the continuation of the 100% premium for Second Homes be approved; and

(b)       That a ‘nil’ discount for properties falling within ay of the Prescribed Classes (A, B or C) continue to be set which would apply to the whole of the county area.