Decision details

(Report of Director of Finance and Transformation)

The report provided an overview of and proposed response to two Department for Communities and Local Government consultation papers entitled “Self-sufficient Local Government: 100% Business Rates Retention Consultation Document” and “Fair Funding Review: Call for Evidence on Needs and Redistribution”.

The responses reflected the Council’s experience in respect of Aylesford Newsprint and it was suggested that a covering letter be prepared explaining its position and the support of the local MPs be canvassed.

The Cabinet resolved that:

(1)             the proposed response to the Self-sufficient Local Government: 100% Business Rates Retention Consultation, as set out at Annex 1 to the report, be approved;

(2)             the proposed response to the paper Fair Funding Review: Call for Evidence on Needs and Redistribution, as set out at Annex 2 to the report, be approved; and

(3)             a covering letter be prepared to set the responses in context, with copies to the two local Members of Parliament.