To consider the report of the Finance Group Manager (enclosed).

DECISIONS

1.     That the amount calculated by Blaby District Council as its National Non Domestic Rate Base for the financial year 2025/26 shall be £54,000,207.

2.     That delegated authority be given to the Executive Director (Section 151) in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to make amendments, if required, to the draft National Non-Domestic Rate Base prior to submission of the NNDR1 return by 31st January 2025.

Reasons:

1.     The Council has a statutory obligation to set its National Non-Domestic Rate (NNDR) Base for 2025/26 by 31st January 2025.

2.     It is appropriate for the Executive Director (Section 151) to have authority to amend the National Non-Domestic Rate Base in line with the finalised NNDR1 submission, to ensure that all known factors are considered.

Considered – Report of the Environmental Services Manager.

Other Options Considered:

None. The setting of the NNDR Base is a statutory requirement.