(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.