Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 27
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Paragraph: 128
We welcome the fact that the Government intends to compensate local authorities for its temporary...
Recommendation
We welcome the fact that the Government intends to compensate local authorities for its temporary business rates measures, though more detail on how it intends to do so is needed. The Government should set out how it intends to compensate local authorities for its temporary business rates measures.
Paragraph Reference:
128
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government will continue to compensate local authorities in full to cover the costs of granting temporary business rates relief measures, in line with the eligibility criteria set out in the guidance. Local authorities can claim compensation by submitting data to the Government, as part of their normal data returns, confirming the amount of relief granted in line with the criteria. This is a well-established process and individual authorities are responsible for ensuring that returns are accurate and reflect the amount of relief granted in line with Government guidance. The returns are certified by each authority’s Section 151 officer.