Decision details

Non-Domestic Rates Pooling Arrangements

Decision Maker: Leader - Portfolio Holder Strategy, Performance & Finance

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To determine whether the Council should continue as a member of the Nottinghamshire Business Rates Pool for 2026/27

Decision:

AGREED to withdraw the Councils membership of the Nottinghamshire Business Rates pool from 1st April 2026 and thatthe Nottinghamshire Business Rates pool should be dissolved at the end of 2025/26 and revoke the intent to pool in 2026/27 with MHCLG.

 

 

Reasons for the decision:

Due to the changes in the system, it is anticipated that the risks of remaining in the Nottinghamshire Business Rates Pool outweigh the rewards and as such the Council could be at risk of being adversely impacted financially

Alternative options considered:

To continue with the current pooling arrngements in 2026/27

Publication date: 15/01/2026

Date of decision: 15/01/2026

Effective from: 21/01/2026

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