Decision details

To approve the Council’s Council Tax Base for 2020-21

RESOLVED:  That the information given in this report be considered and that:

(a)          the band D equivalent number of taxable properties be calculated as shown in the officer report and in accordance with the Government regulations;

(b)          the provision for uncollectable amounts of Council Tax for 2020-2021 be agreed at 2% producing an expected collection rate of 98%;

(c)          subject to (a) & (b) above, a Council Tax Base for 2020-2021 of 87,667 Band D equivalent properties (being 89,456 x 98%) be approved, allowing for payment in lieu of Ministry of Defence properties.

Reason for Decision:  To fulfil the Council’s statutory obligation to set the Council Tax Base for 2020-2021.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.