This report provides detail of proposed
updates to discretionary policies already in place, these
are:
• The Discretionary Rate Relief Policy
• The Local Welfare Provision Policy
• The Discretionary Housing Payment Policy
• The Discretionary Council Tax Discounts Policy
• The Empty Premium Exception Policy
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000 (Significant expenditure or savings);
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/06/2024
Decision due: 15 Jul 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Value for Money & Sustainability and Deputy Leader
Lead director: Director of Finance
Department: Finance and HR
Contact: Julie Smethurst, Assistant Director revenue and Benefits Email: julie.smethurst@oldham.gov.uk Email: julie.smethurst@oldham.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Internal consultation with Finance and Legal
Services Officers, Management Board, Cabinet Members, and
Governance
Consultees
As above
Making Representations: Contact Julie Smethurst, Assistant Director of Finance (Revenues and Benefits) julie.smethurst@oldham.gov.uk
Equality Impact Assessment: To be included within the report
Documents to be Considered, and if public or private (If private, with reasons): Proposed Report Title: Report of the Director of Finance – Local Taxation and Benefits Discretionary Policies Background Documents: Appendices – Various Report to be considered in Public