Councillor Darcy, Cabinet Member for Finance and IT, introduced the report to Cabinet.

Following questions on the democratic accountability in relation to the administration of the scheme, Andrew Hardingham drew member’s attention to the rules as set out within the report.  There was a discretionary element of the scheme which Councillor Darcy had overview.  

Following a short debate and questions, Cabinet agreed to approve the Business Rates Discretionary Relief Scheme as set out within the report.