Decision - Business Rate Revaluation and the Visitor Economy

(1) That Members are asked to note the report and the work being planned in support of the visitor economy;

            (2) That the Committee notes the importance of the independent business sector to the cultural vibe of Brighton and Hove and the contribution made by the sector to the city’s tourism offer;

            (3) That the Committee requests the Executive Director for Economy, Environment and Culture to share the findings of this report with the wider business community partnerships, with particular engagement on the enclosed measures sought from the following bodies and any others considered to be appropriate:

            Brighton and Hove Economic Partnership Brighton and Hove Economic Partnership

Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce

Federation of Small Businesses

Brighton and Hove Hoteliers Association

North Laine Traders Association

Business Improvement District

            With any feedback to be reported to members of this Committee; and

            (4) that the Committee welcomes the proposed plans for a new discretionary scheme and requests the Executive Director for Economy, Environment and Culture issues information to business owners, detailing the nature of, and timescale for, any relief measures available through the Council