Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation presented a report regarding an updated Discretionary Rate Relief (DRR) Policy; it was noted this needed full Council approval. In response to Members’ questions, it was noted that the figures concerned were in-line with other Councils, but also reflected the specific situation for Bury.
Decision:
Cabinet:
1. Agreed to recommend to Council the approval of the new Business Rates and Council Tax Discretionary policy from 1st April 2026; and
2. Noted that adoption of the policy must be made by Full Council.
Reasons for the decision:
There is a governance requirement for the council to hold an up to date and robust DRR policy.
Alternative options considered and rejected:
N/A
Publication date: 13/03/2026
Date of decision: 11/03/2026
Decided at meeting: 11/03/2026 - Cabinet
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