Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendation to enter the pool was approved by the Policy & Resources Committee.
summary: The decision at stake is whether Three Rivers District Council should enter into the Hertfordshire Business Rates Pool.
topline: The Full Council has decided to recommend that Three Rivers District Council enters into the Hertfordshire Business Rates Pool.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial risks and decisions that could impact local businesses and residents.
affected_stakeholders: ["Three Rivers District Council", "Hertfordshire County Council", "Local businesses", "Residents"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.threerivers.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=131
Decision Maker: Full Council
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To agree to joining the Hertfordshire Business Rate Pool for 2025/26
Content: Alison Scott, Director of Finance, introduced the report. The committee debated the risks of business rates appeals across the county, previous risks presented by Three Rivers District Council relating to the Warner Brothers site, and the possible composition of rates pools. Officers confirmed that Three Rivers District Council could only join a pool which had the County Council as a member. RESOLVED: That Policy & Resources Committee recommends to Full Council: That Council agrees in principle that Three Rivers District Council enters into the Hertfordshire Business Rates Pool, subject to the Government accepting its application to form a pool. That Council delegates authority to the Chief Executive and the Director of Finance to sign up to the Hertfordshire Business Rates Pool, within 28 days of the Local Government Finance Settlement.
Date of Decision: December 2, 2024