The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Mr Eric Pickles)

In addition councils will get to keep 100% of the business rates from new renewable energy projects. These will not count against the local-central shares. A centrally run safety net will provide support should a council’s income drop below a set baseline, protecting areas which suffer a downturn.

Statements of intent covering renewable energy; the central and local shares of retained business rates; and the safety net and levy.

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