Decision

The Cabinet has decided to approve and adopt an updated discretionary New Build Business Rates Policy.

Analysis

outcome: The outcome of the decision was the approval of the updated policy and criteria for awarding discretionary rate relief.

summary: The decision at stake is the approval and adoption of an updated discretionary New Build Business Rates Policy.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve and adopt an updated discretionary New Build Business Rates Policy.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial implications for businesses and may impact local stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Businesses", "Local residents", "Council officials"]

contentiousness_score: 5

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

URL: https://easthants.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=376

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To consider a revised policy.

Content: To consider a revised policy. It was RESOLVED that Cabinet:   Approved and adopted the updated discretionary New Build Business Rates Policy in Appendix 1   Approved the criteria for awarding discretionary rate relief detailed in         Appendix 1   Agreed that decisions on the awarding of rate relief under this policy to be delegated to the s151 Officer.

Date of Decision: July 18, 2025