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Cabinet. The Cabinet makes most of the council's decisions.
Council Tax Premiums - Long Term Empty Homes And Second Homes
RESOLVED: That Cabinet noted the report and: • Agreed to initiate a consultation exercise on the proposed use of these powers in respect of long-term empty homes and second homes. • Further agreed to bring back the results of the consultation exercise in order for Cabinet to make a recommendation to full Council.
Cabinet. The Cabinet makes most of the council's decisions.
Council tax premiums on long term empty homes and second homes
Cabinet noted the consultation outcome. It recommended that Council introduce a council tax premium on long term empty homes and second homes, with the proviso that more work be done on second homes and wider factors. It authorised the Chief Officer to implement changes, subject to any decision by Council.
Council. Full Council sets the budget and council tax and approves major plans.
Council tax premiums on empty and second homes
Council approved a 100% council tax premium on long-term empty homes from 1 April 2023, and on second homes from 1 April 2024. Both rise to 200% after two years. Council also noted that a further report on second homes will come back before it decides whether to keep the April 2024 premium.
Council. Full Council sets the budget and council tax and approves major plans.
Council tax premiums on second homes
Council approved 100% council tax premiums on second homes from 1 April 2024, rising to 200% after two years. It had already approved the same premium for long-term empty homes from April 2023. The vote was 28 for, 4 against and 4 abstentions.
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