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Business Rates Discretionary Relief Policy

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  1. General Provisions
  2. Subsidy Control
  3. Qualifying criteria for Charities, Non-Profit Making Organisations and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs)
  4. Discretionary Rate Relief Awards under the Localism Act
  5. Hardship Relief Awards
  6. Application Process
  7. You are here: Decision Making Process

Decision Making Process

7.1. Decisions on granting or refusing an application for discretionary rate relief or hardship relief are subject to approval by Cabinet Members.

7.2. Each application received under these provisions will be considered on a case by case basis by Cabinet based on evidence and recommendations provided by the service.

7.3. Rating legislation provides no internal right of appeal against the decision of the Council not to grant relief.

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