The update below from Dougie McLaren at Scottish Government about Mr Swinney's recent announcement on business rates will be of interest, with thanks to Dougie.
You will note Dougie’s comment about welcoming views on the proposed guidance . If you have any comments for Dougie, his e-mail address is Douglas.McLaren@gov.scot – many thanks.
The statutory provision is Part 11 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015. It’s being commenced by The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2015, which was laid on 25 September 2015, and comes into force on 31 October 2015. Full weblinks below. Our associated news release is here: http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/New-flexibilities-over-business-rates-1e64.aspx
www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2015/6/part/11/enacted
www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2015/344/contents/made
Happy for this to be circulated and to take any calls, questions etc. We’ve said we’ll offer factual guidance to councils on the new power. How we do this will depend on what councils want – so any views on that would be welcome.
Best wishes,
Dougie.
Douglas McLaren | Local Government & Analytical Services Division | The Scottish Government | 3J North, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ | 0131 244 7588 | douglas.mclaren@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
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