Decision

The Council has decided to oppose proposed changes to inheritance tax that would impact Warwickshire's family farms.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations Approved

summary: The decision is about opposing proposed changes to inheritance tax under the Agricultural Property Relief regime, which would impact Warwickshire's family farms.

topline: The Council has decided to oppose proposed changes to inheritance tax that would impact Warwickshire's family farms.

reason_contentious: This issue is contentious as it involves the livelihoods of family farms and could have significant financial implications.

affected_stakeholders: ["Warwickshire family farms", "Warwickshire County Councillors"]

contentiousness_score: 7

political_party_relevance: The decision does not mention any specific political parties, but it involves urging councillors to support family farms.

URL: https://democracy.warwickshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=971

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: That Council:    1.     Writes to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs expressing this Council’s opposition to the proposed changes to inheritance tax under the Agricultural Property Relief regime which would have a significant impact on Warwickshire’s family farms and expressing support for the introduction of an exemption for such farms; and 2.     Urges all Warwickshire County Councillors to stand with Britain’s family farms, to support our rural communities, and to protect the environment by voicing their concerns about the proposed changes to Agricultural Property Relief and by signing such petitions as are available.  

Date of Decision: December 17, 2024