Issue details

Whether or not Thanet District Council goes out to consultation on introducing the "long term empty" premium for council tax

Proposals to consult on introducing a Council Tax empty homes premium from 1 April 2015. This will result in council tax of 150 per cent being charged for properties that have been empty and unfurnished for more than two years.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Significant effect on communities;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/09/2014

Decision due: 13 Nov 2014 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Rick Everitt, Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Strategy and Transformation Cllr-Rick.Everitt@thanet.gov.uk

Contact: Andrew Stevens, Assistant Director (Customer Delivery) EK Services 01843 577617; 01227 862101 Email: Andrew.Stevens@EKSERVICES.ORG Tel: 01227 862101, Paul Cook, Director of Corporate Resources and S.151 Officer Email: paul.cook@thanet.gov.uk.

What the decision will mean: If approved, Thanet District Council will go out to consultation on introducing such a scheme ready for introduction in April 2015

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  • Report to Cabinet