Issue details

Leeds City Region Business Rates Pool - Governance Arrangements

Executive Board will be asked to:

·  Note that following the successful application to MHCLG from Leeds City Region authorities to form a Levy Pool from 1st April 2021, the existing North and West Yorkshire Pool will be revoked on 31st March 2021;

·  agree to the formation  of a new Joint Committee to oversee the new Leeds City Region Business Rates Pool;

·  and approve the Memorandum of Understanding – Governance Agreement.

Decision type: Key Decision

Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/02/2021

Decision due: 17 Mar 2021 by Executive Board

Lead director: Director of Resources

Department: Resources and Housing

Contact: Victoria Bradshaw, Interim Assisitant Chief Executive (Finance, Traded and Resources) 0113 37 88540 Email: Victoria.Bradshaw@leeds.gov.uk.

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This is a factual report and is not subject to consultation.

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