URL: https://democracy.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/moderngov/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=11956

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The Council is required to review and determine boundaries of Rural settlements, that is, those with a population of less than 3,000, to facilitate the award of Rural Rate Relief in accordance with s42(b)  of The Local Government Finance Act 1988, as amended by The Local Government and Rating Act 1997.

Content: The Council is required to review and determine boundaries of Rural settlements, that is, those with a population of less than 3,000, to facilitate the award of Rural Rate Relief in accordance with s42(b)  of The Local Government Finance Act 1988, as amended by The Local Government and Rating Act 1997. The Cabinet has   (a)  approved Huntingdonshire District Council’s Rural Settlement List for publication by 31st December 2024, to facilitate the award of Rural Business Rates Relief for the financial year commencing 1st April 2025;   (b)  delegated authority for approval of future Rural Settlement Lists to the Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Resident Services and Corporate Performance; and   (c)  that the two villages of Buckden and Diddington be separated on the Council’s Rural Settlement List, defining Buckden as an urban settlement and Diddington as a rural settlement. As outlined in the report. As outlined in the report. As outlined in the report.

Date of Decision: December 10, 2024