Decision details

The Director, Finance and Digital Services provided the Cabinet with the results of the consultation process on a local Business Rate Reduction Scheme for Rhondda Cynon Taf and an update on the continuation of the Welsh Government High Street and Retail Rate Relief (HSRR) Scheme for 2020/21.

The Director explained that the proposal offered a local discretionary relief to be provided in addition to the Welsh Government HSRR of up to a maximum of £300 per qualifying business. The Director drew Members’ attention to Appendix 3 of the report, where the results of the eight week consultation were outlined.

The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services spoke positive of the report and welcomed both the Welsh Government Retail Relief, along with the Council’s proposal of additional local discretionary relief. The Cabinet Member was disappointed that out of the 485 businesses that would benefit from the support, only 26 people responded to the online consultation.

The Cabinet RESOLVED:

1.    To note the outcome of the consultation exercise as set out in paragraph 7 of the report;

2.    To note the continuation of the Welsh Government High Street and Retail Rate Relief Scheme for the year for 2020/21; and

3.    To proceed with the proposed local Business Rate Reduction Scheme for 2020/21.