RESOLVED:

i.      That the proposals for the new business rate relief scheme for 2018-19 and subsequent financial years be approved, and a delegation be confirmed to the Head of Finance, Governance and Assurance in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, to finalise the scheme for 2018-19 and subsequent financial years. 

ii.    That the use of any remaining government funds to support other businesses on a case by case basis considered by the Council’s Section 151 Officer be approved.

iii.   That continuation of £1000 business rate discount in 2018-19 for local pubs with a rateable value up to £100,000 be formally approved.