Decision details

Decision details

Amendment to the Rent Support Protocol

Decision Maker: Head of Corporate Property

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Contained in Exempt Appendix 1.

Decision:

To approve the recommendation made within Exempt Appendix 1 to enable the Council to provide guidance and support to Commercial Tenants in regard to rent queries.

Reasons for the decision:

·         To support independent traders through a period of crisis and help protect jobs.

·         To support the vitality and economic sustainability of the city, including our city centre and our local centres and parades.

·         To ensure the offer for local residents, as well as returning students and visitors, is as wide as possible .

 

Alternative options considered:

Contained in Exempt Appendix 1.

Signed off by senior officers:

Jane Winfield, Head of Service Corporate Property, in consultation with Head of Financial Services; Head of Law & Governance; and Cabinet Member for Finance & Asset Management.

Publication date: 26/04/2021

Date of decision: 25/03/2021

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