*RESOLVED –

1.   That the new policy for discretionary rate relief, as detailed in the officer’s report, be approved.

2.   That the Assistant Director – Customers, Commissioning and Change, in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer, be granted delegated authority to make decisions related to the application of this scheme.

3.   That the Assistant Director – Customers, Commissioning and Change be granted delegated authority to passport an appropriate level of new burdens grant funding to Arvato to meet the administrative costs of the scheme.