New Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 has
given local authorities the power to implement a premium of up to
100 per cent council tax charge on any property empty or
unfurnished for over 1 year. It also gives the power to implement a
premium of up to 100 per cent council tax charge on any second home
from the following financial year.
Decision to be made as to whether the council wishes to implement
such premium.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Incurring significant expenditure or savings for service area or function;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Electoral Divisions affected: (All Electoral Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/01/2024
Decision due: 8 Feb 2024 by Cabinet
Decision due: 28 Feb 2024 by Full Council
Lead member: Deputy Leader Cabinet Member for Housing and Finance
Lead director: Strategic Director Corporate Services
Contact: Erin Rhodes.
Consultees
No consultation is required for this report as
it relates to legislative changes.