Business Rate Retention Options

[blackdog]

Someone commenting on the Queen's Speech yesterday noted that the Tory plans on Business Rate Retention were not mentioned - implying that this means that they won't go ahead.

Bad news for West Berkshire if this is the case.

[blackdog]

Despite the lack of a Local Government Finance Bill, a Department for Communities and Local Government spokeswoman said: 'The Government is committed to delivering the manifesto pledge to help local authorities control more of the money they raise and will work closely with local government to agree the best way to achieve this.' (source)

It seems that this is a controversial move within the Tory party - perhaps because most of the councils that will gain from the move are solid Tory.

And I was wrong about the date of the last Local Government Finace Act, there was one in 2012.

[On the edge]

Despite the lack of a Local Government Finance Bill, a Department for Communities and Local Government spokeswoman said: 'The Government is committed to delivering the manifesto pledge to help local authorities control more of the money they raise and will work closely with local government to agree the best way to achieve this.' (source)

It seems that this is a controversial move within the Tory party - perhaps because most of the councils that will gain from the move are solid Tory.

And I was wrong about the date of the last Local Government Finace Act, there was one in 2012.

So no change then! Simply like before, when RB has a chat and explains nicely that the latest are just a bit too far, bung back a few bob as 'transitional financing' and job done.

[je suis Charlie]

So no change then! Simply like before, when RB has a chat and explains nicely that the latest are just a bit too far, bung back a few bob as 'transitional financing' and job done.

Yup.

[On the edge]

Yup.

Of course, there wouldn't be anywhere near the problem there is today if lush subsidies doshed out to devolved regional 'Governments' were eliminated. Ironic, that even the Labour promoter of the worst excess recognises it went on far too long. Given recent events the door for change here has been slammed shut. Logic should be telling us that with our solid Tory Councils and Tory MP with a solid majority, WBC's chances of a financial respite are slim indeed; as the saying goes, 'why give a sucker an even break?'

[je suis Charlie]

Of course, there wouldn't be anywhere near the problem there is today if lush subsidies doshed out to devolved regional 'Governments' were eliminated. Ironic, that even the Labour promoter of the worst excess recognises it went on far too long. Given recent events the door for change here has been slammed shut. Logic should be telling us that with our solid Tory Councils and Tory MP with a solid majority, WBC's chances of a financial respite are slim indeed; as the saying goes, 'why give a sucker an even break?'

Yup.