Decision details

RESOLVED that Cabinet:

A    Acknowledged the current position regarding the 2023/24 Local Council Tax Support Scheme and endorses continuing stability within the scheme for 2024/25 and recommends to Full Council that the current Local Council Tax Support Scheme remains unchanged for the 2024/25 financial year.

B    Recommended to Full Council that a Council Tax premium of 100% is levied in respect of empty and substantially unfurnished properties 12 months after the property becomes vacant, with effect from 1 April 2024.

C    Recommended to Full Council that the application of a Council Tax premium of 100% is levied in respect of dwellings which are unoccupied but substantially furnished (second homes) with effect from 1st April 2025.

D    Recommended to Full Council that the proposed Empty Homes and Second Homes Policy 2024/25 be adopted, and that the Section 151 Officer is given delegated powers to implement the policy in regard to empty properties in line with the council’s requirements and any guidance given by the Secretary of State or regulation.