This is a report to re-affirm a decision passed on 22 February 2023 by Full Council under report number A/22/25. This is due to a delay in Royal Assent being received and therefore a delay of 12 months from the previous decision.
From 1 April 2025, billing authorities will be given the ability to add a Council Tax premium to second homes. Billing authorities will also be given the ability to amend existing long term empty home Council Tax premiums from 1 April 2024. This report reviews these proposals and recommends that some changes are introduced from the financial year 2024/25.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2023
Decision due: December 2023 by Cabinet
Lead member: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Governance
Lead director: Interim Director of Corporate Services and S151 Officer
Contact: Andrew Hatcher, Revenues and Benefits Lead Specialist Email: andrew.hatcher@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk.