FOI Request - Second Homes and Council Tax

Request 101002589053

1. Does your Council vary the rate of Council Tax levied on Second Homes?
2. If the answer to Q1 is "yes"
a. what is the new rate of council tax charged on second homes?
b. when was the rate last reviewed?
c. How many homes are you rating as "Second Homes" and therefore expect to pay the varied rate of council tax?
3. What is the Political Party leading your Council?

Response 02-10-2020

(1)Yes
(2a) it has removed any entitlement to discount so 100% is payable
(2b) it has not been reviewed since implementation;
(2c) 788
(3) The Scottish National Party.