LCR submitted an application to DCLG to pilot
100% Business Rates Retention in 2018-19 and DCLG confirmed on the
19 December 2017 that this application was successful. This report
outlines the nature of the pilot and financial
consequences.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure>£500,000 and affects2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/12/2017
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
DCLG confirmed on the 19 December 2017 that this application was successful. This proposal generates significant income for the constituent council’s and LCR pool.
Decision due: 15 Jan 2018 by Cabinet
Lead director: Service Director - Finance, IT and Transactional Services
Department: Corporate (Place, Environment and Customer Contact Services)
Contact: Debbie Hogg 01484 221000 Email: debbie.hogg@kirklees.gov.uk.
Members/Officers Involved: Cllr Shabir Pandor Cllr Turner Cllr Khan