Decision - Council Tax Property Discounts

(1)               That the reduction of the Council Tax discount for empty and unfurnished properties (known as the Class C discount) from six weeks to four weeks, with effect from 1 April 2014 be approved;

(2)               That the removal of the Council Tax discount for empty properties that are intended for use as furnished lets, with effect from 1 April 2014 be approved;

(3)               That to give effect to the preceding recommendations (1) and (2), the formal determinations and decisions for the financial year commencing 1 April 2014 and subsequent financial years as set out in Appendix 1 to the report be agreed; and

(4)               That delegated authority be granted to the Director Finance & Resources to take all appropriate steps to implement and administer the preceding recommendations, including the publishing of any related data or information in accordance with statutory requirements.