Issue - meetings
Technical Reform of Council Tax
Meeting: 17/10/2012 - Cabinet (Item 74)
74 Technical Reform of Council Tax 
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(Report of the Portfolio Holder for Core Services and Assets)
Minutes:
The Report of the Portfolio Holder, Core Services and Assets seeking Cabinet approval for proposed amendments to Council Tax discounts and outlining several reforms to the Council Tax system arising from the Local Government Finance Bill 2012 was considered.
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That: |
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The following changes to Council Tax discounts and exemptions with effect from 1 April 2013 be approved: |
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The removal of the 50% second homes discount so that all second homes are liable for full Council Tax, and; |
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The granting of 50% discount on properties undergoing structural work for up to 12 months, and; |
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The granting of 100% discount for 2 months on dwellings which are empty and unfurnished. After this period a full charge shall apply, and; |
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The levying of the maximum allowable additional premium of 50% on properties that have been empty for two or more years. |
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The other technical matters identified be endorsed; |
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The potential requirement for additional resources be acknowledged. This will be subject to approval by the Head of Paid Services or Appointments and staffing depending upon scale and cost, and; |
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With effect 1 April 2013 the Authority will charge recovery costs of £60 on the issue of a summons and a further £35 if a liability order is awarded to allow for increased recovery costs (as identified in 3. above). |
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(Moved by Councillor R Pritchard and seconded by Councillor D Cook) |
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