Decision details

To determine the Council Tax base for 2014-15.

(a)  That the level of council tax discount in respect of second homes remains at 0%.

(b)  That the level of discount in respect of long-term empty properties remains at 0%.  With the charge of a 50% Empty Home Premium for on properties that have been empty longer than 2 years.

(c)  That the collection rate for the council tax for 2014/15 be set at 98%.

(d)  In accordance with the Local Government Finance Act 1992 and the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) Regulations 2012 the amount calculated by Slough Borough Council as its council taxbase for 2014/15 shall be:

  i.  Parish of Britwell    1,440.5

  ii.  Parish of Colnbrook with Poyle  1,791.0

  iii.  Parish of Wexham    1,269.8

  iv.  Slough Town  33,637.7

  All areas  38,139.0

(e)  That the S151 officer be delegated with responsibility to adjust the taxbase following Cabinet due to any changes in Government guidance around this subject.

(f)  That the S151 officer be delegated with responsibility to set the Business Rates baseline following consultation with the Commissioner responsible.

(g)  That the current Council Tax Support Scheme for 2014/15 be approved, noting that it remains unchanged apart from the uprating for all customers as detailed in section 4.6 of the report.  This includes the approval for the Chief Executive and S151 Officer to make any textual amendments.