Discussions are under way between the Kent
Councils to review whether to establish a business rates pool for
2014/15. Any proposal will need to be submitted to Communities and
Local Government by 31 October. This report sets out the background
and seeks Cabinet agreement to delegate a decision on whether to
enter a scheme to the Director of Regeneration &
Communities.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Budget Reports;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/10/2013
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
A formal application to the Department for Communities and Local Government is required by 31st October 2013. The potential application is still subject to conclusions on membership and governance arrangements however this decision is required urgently to enable officers to meet that deadline should the final outcome indicate a benefit to the Council.
Decision due: 22 Oct 2013 by Cabinet.
Department: Finance
Contact: 01622 602396 Email: paulriley@maidstone.gov.uk.