Decision details

To set the council tax base and note that the NNDR base will be signed off by the s.151 officer

RESOLVED:

1.  That the schedule of discounts and exemptions in paragraph 12 of the report, which remains unchanged from 2016-17 be approved.

2.  That it be notedthat the council tax reduction scheme (CTRS) for both working and pensionable age claimants shall remain unchanged in 2017-18 and it be noted that the consequential reduction in tax base of 16,550 (was 17,997 in 2016-17) band D equivalent dwellings as shown in paragraph 22 of the report.

3.  That the council tax base for 2017-18 be set at 95,941 (was 91,231 in 2016-17) band D equivalent dwellings, as shown in paragraph 32 of the report be agreed.

4.  That the assumed council tax collection level should be 97.20% (was 97.00% in 2016-17) noting the risks outlined in paragraph 25 of the report be agreed.

5.  That the council tax base for 2017-18 for St. Mary Newington be set at 11,602 (was 10,979 in 2016-17) band D equivalent dwellings be noted.

6.  That the council tax base for 2017-18 for St. Saviour’s be set at 1,257 (was 1,174 in 2016-17) band D equivalent dwellings be noted.

7.  That it be noted that:

·  Any minor and consequential amendments to the CTRS written policy are to remain delegated to the strategic director of finance and governance, in consultation with the monitoring officer

·  No changes were made under the strategic director of finance and governance’s authority during 2016-17.

8.  That it be noted that, as for 2016-17 the NNDR1 return showing the national non-domestic rates base will be signed off by the council’s section 151 officer (strategic director of finance and governance).

9.  That it be noted that the existing exemptions for foster carers and adopters remain unchanged.