Decision details

UPDATE ON EMPTY PROPERTY RELIEF IN NON-DOMESTIC RATES

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decisions:

The Committee gave consideration to a report summarising key findings from the consultation on the potential use of empty business properties in Argyll and Bute. The consultation engaged with a diverse group of stakeholders including members of the public, property owners, community organisations and Elected Members. The report focused on the location and profile of respondents, barriers and challenges to occupying empty properties, potential new roles for vacant buildings, incentives and support measures, and the community impact of addressing vacant properties.

 

Decision

 

The Policy and Resources Committee –

 

1.    noted the results of the Empty Property Relief Consultation and that a revised Policy would be brought to Council on 23 November 2023; and

 

2.    noted that a member’s seminar would be held at the start of November to discuss the position and the options for a new policy.

 

(Reference:  Report by Head of Financial Services dated 18 September 2023, submitted)

Publication date: 13/10/2023

Date of decision: 12/10/2023

Decided at meeting: 12/10/2023 - Policy and Resources Committee

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