Decision

The Executive Member for Finance has decided to award financial relief to a business for a period of 6 months.

Analysis

outcome: The Executive Member for Finance resolved to award a percentage of relief for a period of no more than 6 months for the financial year 2025/2026.

summary: The decision involves considering an application for Hardship Relief for a business.

topline: The Executive Member for Finance has decided to award financial relief to a business for a period of 6 months.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial relief for a specific business, which could raise questions about fairness and favoritism.

affected_stakeholders: ["Business applying for relief", "Local residents", "Taxpayers"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://meetings.westoxon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=425

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Finance - Cllr Alaric Smith

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To consider an application for Hardship Relief in respect of one business.

Content: To consider an application for Hardship Relief in respect of one business. That the Executive Member for Finance resolves to: Consider all options in paragraphs 2.11 and 3.1 of this report; and, 2.    Award a percentage of relief for a period of no more than 6 months for the financial year 2025/2026. Restricted by virtue of paragraph 3, of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.   Restricted by virtue of paragraph 3, of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Date of Decision: June 20, 2025