To add four categories of business rates relief to the scheme for discretionary rates relief, relating to young businesses in our target sectors, civic enterprise, commercial listed buildings currently not in use and significant inward investment.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/02/2014
Decision due: 5 Mar 2014 by Executive Board
Lead director: Director of City Development
Department: City Development
Contact: Simon Brereton 0113 2475543 Email: simon.brereton@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
New proposals sent with formal consultation letter to business networks and bodies, with parallel process undertaken through Talking Point for the general public.
Consultees
Residents of Leeds (through Talking Point)
Leeds Chamber of Commerce
Leeds and Partners
Federation of Small Businesses
Leeds Retail Association
UK Trade and Investment
Leeds Civic Trust
Voluntary Action Leeds
Leeds Community Foundation
Portfolio Holder: Leader of the Council