A notice of motion was referred by Council to Cabinet:
“That Council request Cabinet to support a proposal under the Sustainable Communities Act – ‘That the Secretary of State:
A. Give local authorities the power to introduce a local levy of up to 8.5% of the rate on large supermarkets or large retail outlets in this area with an annual rateable value not less than £500,000; and
B. Requires that the new revenue from this levy be retained by the local authority in order to improve local communities in the areas promoting local economic activity, local services and facilities, social and community wellbeing and environmental protection.”
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved