To recommend the introduction of a Council Tax
Empty Homes Premium applied to properties that have been unoccupied
and substantially unfurnished for more than two years.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 09/01/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 09/01/2019
Effective from: 19/01/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED it is recommended to Council that a Council Tax Empty Homes Premium of 50% is implemented from 01 April 2019 in respect of properties that have been unoccupied and substantially unfurnished for more than two years, increasing to 100% from 01 April 2020. It is further recommended that the empty homes premium be implemented from 01 April 2020 at 200% on properties which have been empty for more than five years and from 01 April 2021 at 300% on properties which have been empty for more than ten years.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Alison Bell
To advise members of the requirement to review
the Local Council Tax Support Scheme (LCTS)
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 09/01/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 09/01/2019
Effective from: 19/01/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED it is recommended to Council that the current Local Council Tax Support scheme as the approved scheme for Gloucester City Council in 2018/19 be adopted for 2019/20.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jon Topping
To request that Members review and update the
Council’s procedural guidance on RIPA.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 09/01/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 09/01/2019
Effective from: 19/01/2019
Decision:
RESOLVED that the six monthly update on the use of RIPA powers be noted.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jon Topping