Decision details

Application for Business Rates Hardship Relief (Exempt Under Paragraph 14)

Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decisions:

Decision:

 

That the application for hardship relief, as detailed within the private, circulated report, be rejected.

 

Reasons for Decision:

 

·                    The long term viability of the business cannot be guaranteed.

·                    The community would not be adversely affected by the loss of the business.

·                    The business does not have a large workforce, job losses would be minimal.

·                    The proprietor should proactively seek alternative, more appropriate accommodation and look to end their current lease, or contact the landlord to undertake essential repairs if this is impacting on their ability to generate income.

·                    The proprietor should contact the Valuation Office to seek a reduction in their rateable value.

 

Implementation of Decision:

 

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period, which ends on Saturday 19 November 2022, at 9.00am.

Publication date: 15/11/2022

Date of decision: 15/11/2022

Decided at meeting: 15/11/2022 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

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