Memorandum by the CPRE—North Wilts
and Swindon Group (GF 04)
THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
RULING ON GAP FUNDING SCHEMES FOR URBAN REGENERATION IN ENGLAND
On the question of alternative schemes to replace
funding, the proposals put forward by the Urban Task Force so
far would seem to require funding as opposed to being measures
which could provide funding.
For some time now there have been requests to
level VAT on new building and refurbishment. Indeed there was
disappointment that the Budget did not include this. There have
also been requests for full Council Tax to be payable on second
homes.
We strongly request that these and other fiscal
measures should be brought in, not only to provide funding but
to give incentive to renewal of urban areas where there is good
access to public transport.
Mrs Charmain Spickernell
Chairman
26 June 2000
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