Issue details

Extension of Discretionary Business Rates Relief Scheme

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

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • The report to be issued to the decision maker with the agenda for the meeting.