Decision details

To update Cabinet on the delivery of actions proposed to mitigate the impact of the recession on South Cambridgeshire District. 

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(a)               To note ongoing work and actions which will be completed during the next financial year.

(b)               To authorise the presentation of a report to the Planning and New Communities Portfolio Holders bringing forward options for the preparation of planning policy documents (SPD or DPD) to address the needs of business and economic development in the district.

(c)               To approve the revised policy for NNDR hardship relief, as attached at appendix B to the report, to apply to applications relating to the current rating year, including backdating where appropriate.

(d)               To request that Councillor Loynes submit quarterly updates on the progress of actions to future meetings, including a year-end report in April 2010 evaluating the work undertaken.

(e)               To instruct the Interim Executive Director for Corporate Services to take steps to promote fuller take-up of the Rural Rate Relief scheme.