DECISION

1.    Agree the 2 options proposed for awarding the relief on either a fixed amount or based on a percentage increase.

2.    Commence a consultation process with local businesses and business organisation.

3.    Note that a further report will be presented giving details of the outcome of the consultation and recommendations for the final qualifying criteria to be included in the local relief scheme.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, RESOURCES (Z. COOKE)

(Head of Revenue Services (R. Jones)