Part of 1. 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government – in the Senedd at 2:12 pm on 3 May 2017.
You’ll be aware that the community hydro sector has been very badly affected as business rates are revaluated. Over 92 per cent of hydro schemes in Wales face a huge increase, up to 900 per cent. Your manifesto for 2016 noted your party’s support to community energy schemes. Can you commit to offer a generous rate relief scheme to support community energy projects in Wales as happens in Scotland? This would be of great assistance and an opportunity for your Government to support the sector in actions as well as in words.