Minutes:
The Chair stated that he had been minded to postpone this report given the more immediate challenges posed by Covid-19. However, as the Government had indicated that the fundamental review of business rates would still be going ahead, he said that it was important that the LGA took a position.
There followed a confidential discussion on the contents of the report.
Decision
The Resources Board agreed a confidential recommendation to the Executive Advisory Board on business rates and the financing of local government.