It was resolved –
· To adopt a Discretionary Business Rates Relief Framework – Charities and Non-Profit Making Organisations as detailed in Appendix C to the report.
· That the Discretionary Business Rates Relief Framework will apply for the financial years up to 31 March, 2026.
· To instruct the Director of Function (Resources)/Section 151 Officer to ensure that the administrative procedures before 31 March, 2020 advise relevant charities and non-profit making organisations that the policy will apply from 1 April, 2020 and will cease on 31 March, 2026.