Rates Postponement Policy Consultation Open

27 September 2024

Have your say on the new Council Rates Postponement policy

As part of fixing our mistake in calculating rates payments, we need to adopt a new Council Rates Postponement policy. This will help us ensure that those impacted only have to pay back the debt incurred through our error when they can better afford to do this. This may be when their property is sold or when it is placed into trust. There will be no penalties or interest charged because of our mistake.

To support those households impacted, we are encouraging all ratepayers across the district to give feedback on the new policy. This new policy is out for feedback until Sunday 20 October 2024. We are keen to hear whether you think what we have suggested will work.

You can give us your feedback on the policy through our submission form, or pick up a hard copy at libraries and service centres. We will also be holding public meetings throughout the district on 4-5 November 2024 to hear feedback on these submissions.

Read the Draft Statement of Proposal here: Draft Statement of Proposal

Read the Draft Rates Postponement Policy here: Draft Rates Postponement Policy