Have your say on Council Tax premiums in Pembrokeshire
Have your say on Council Tax premiums in Pembrokeshire
Members of the public are being asked to provide feedback on Council Tax premiums in Pembrokeshire.
Pembrokeshire County Council is carrying out a consultation on the premiums that apply to second and long-term empty homes.
The consultation seeks views on:
· Current Council Tax premiums for second homes
· Current Council Tax premiums for long-term empty homes
· Whether the Council should use its discretion following Welsh Government’s reform to self-catering holiday accommodation thresholds, to be in non-domestic rates.
The consultation provides context and background information on the current Council Tax premiums and housing locally.
It also provides the definitions of second homes, long-term empty homes, exceptions and holiday lettings.
Cllr Josh Beynon, Council Cabinet Member for Corporate Finance and Efficiencies, said: “It is very important that as many people as possible give us their opinions on this consultation
“We know that Council Tax premiums are an issue that provoke strong opinions so we want to hear those opinions. The responses will form an essential part of our review into Council Tax premiums.”
How to take part in the consultation:
The consultation can be completed at https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/have-your-say/council-tax-premium-consultation-2024
If you do not have access to the internet and would like to respond please call 01437 764551 and a hard copy response form can be sent to you.
The closing date for completed responses is 27 August 2024.
Have your say on Council Tax premiums in Pembrokeshire
Have your say on Council Tax premiums in Pembrokeshire
Members of the public are being asked to provide feedback on Council Tax premiums in Pembrokeshire.
Pembrokeshire County Council is carrying out a consultation on the premiums that apply to second and long-term empty homes.
The consultation seeks views on:
· Current Council Tax premiums for second homes
· Current Council Tax premiums for long-term empty homes
· Whether the Council should use its discretion following Welsh Government’s reform to self-catering holiday accommodation thresholds, to be in non-domestic rates.
The consultation provides context and background information on the current Council Tax premiums and housing locally.
It also provides the definitions of second homes, long-term empty homes, exceptions and holiday lettings.
Cllr Josh Beynon, Council Cabinet Member for Corporate Finance and Efficiencies, said: “It is very important that as many people as possible give us their opinions on this consultation
“We know that Council Tax premiums are an issue that provoke strong opinions so we want to hear those opinions. The responses will form an essential part of our review into Council Tax premiums.”
How to take part in the consultation:
The consultation can be completed at https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/have-your-say/council-tax-premium-consultation-2024
If you do not have access to the internet and would like to respond please call 01437 764551 and a hard copy response form can be sent to you.
The closing date for completed responses is 27 August 2024.
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