Decision details

Oldham Council's inclusion within the Greater Manchester, Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester Business Rates Pool 2020/21

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance and Corporate Resources

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The report seeks formal approval for the Council's inclusion in the Greater Manchester, Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester Business Rates Pool for the financial year 2020/21.

Decision:

The Council agrees to become a member of the Greater Manchester, Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester Business Rates Pool 2020/21

Reasons for the decision:

1. Do not agree to pool
2. The Council agrees to become a member of the Greater Manchester, Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester Council's Business Rates pool for 2020/21.

Alternative options considered:

1. Do not agree to pool.

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000 (Significant expenditure or savings);

Corporate Priorities : An Inclusive Economy where people and enterprise thrive;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Key Decision Reference: FCS-25-19

Making Representations: Contact Anne Ryans, Director of Finance anne.ryans@oldham.gov.uk 0161 770 4902

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Internal consultation with Cabinet Members, Senior Management Team, Finance

Consultees

As above.

Contact: Anne Ryans, Director of Finance Email: anne.ryans@oldham.gov.uk 0161 770 4902.

Publication date: 20/01/2020

Date of decision: 16/01/2020

Effective from: 28/01/2020

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