Issue - decisions

Resolved:  (i)      That the finance and performance information set out in the report be noted.

                   (ii)      That the proposed change in council tax for empty homes, increasing to 100% the additional charge for properties that have been empty for 2 years or more, as outlined in paragraph 26 of the report, be approved.

Reason:     In accordance with the new power granted to councils from April 2018, to encourage the bringing of second properties into use.

                   (iii)     That the likely additional business rates income outlined in paragraph 30, and that some of this may be required to deal with the pressures outlined in the report, be noted.

Reason:     To ensure expenditure is kept within the approved budget.