MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Policy and Resources Committee
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Decision Made: |
Wednesday 17 February 2016 |
Report of the Head of Finance and Resources - New Homes Bonus
Issue for Decision
To agree a response to the 14 questions in the Department for Communities and Local Government consultation document “New Homes Bonus: Sharpening the Incentive”.
Decision Made
That the proposed responses to the consultation, as set out in Appendix B of the report dated 17 February 2016 be agreed for submission with the response to question 3 amended to read as follows:
“The Council’s view is that it should be retained. The current measure, through a recognised and reconciled return to central government, creates consistency and reduces the risk of error or fraud in the calculation. The results are identifiable, meaningful and comprehensible.”
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Should you wish to refer this decision to Council, please submit a Decision Referral Form, signed by five Councillors, to the Head of Finance and Resources by: 26 February 2016 |