Issue details

COUNCIL TAX LONG TERM EMPTY DWELLINGS

New legislation contained in Section 11B of LGFA 1992 amended by Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Act 2018 now provides that local authorities may increase the charge for empty dwellings dependant on the period of time that the property has been empty.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Impacts people living/working in 2 or more Wards;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/01/2019

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

Decision due: 13 Feb 2019 by Executive Cabinet

Lead member: Deputy Executive Leader (Children and Families)

Department: Governance and Pensions

Contact: Ilys Cookson, Assistant Director - Exchequer Email: ilys.cookson@tameside.gov.uk Tel: 0161 342 4056.

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  • COUNCIL TAX LONG TERM EMPTY DWELLINGS