Decision details

Business Rates and Council Tax Discretionary Policy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decisions:

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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