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Cabinet. The Cabinet makes most of the council's decisions.
Council Tax discount for self-catering properties
Cabinet approved Option One, a discretionary discount for self-catering units moving from the Business Rates list (for business premises) to the Council Tax list, and recommended that Council adopt it. The discount removes the 75% premium on periodically occupied properties for the backdated liability period, with an effective date of 1 April 2026. Cabinet also recommended that Council meet the cost of the discount from a £1.2 million provision set aside to cover possible loss of billed income from self-catering units.
County Council. Full Council sets the budget and council tax and approves major plans.
Council Tax discount for self-catering properties
Council approved a discretionary Council Tax discount for self-catering units that move from business rates to Council Tax. It removes the 75% premium for the backdated period from 1 April 2023, and owners who have already paid the premium will receive a refund. The cost, estimated at £1.0 million, will come from a £1.2 million provision set aside for income that may not be collected. The vote was 44 in favour, none against and 1 abstention.
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