Decision details

To approve the Council’s Council Tax Base for 2014-15

RESOLVED:  That, having considered the information given in the report, the following be agreed:

(a)               the Band D equivalent number of taxable properties be calculated as shown in accordance with the government regulations;

(b)               the provision for uncollectable amounts of Council Tax for 2014-2015  be  agreed at 2.50% producing an expected collection rate of 97.50%;

(c)               subject to (a) & (b) above, a Council Tax Base for 2014-2015 of 78,550 Band D equivalent properties (being 80,565 x 97.50%) 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 2014-2015.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  None.

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