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Relocation Assistance Scheme
The Relocation Assistance Scheme provides assistance to people moving home in order to be within a reasonable travelling distance of a new place of work following their appointment with the council.
Overview
The purpose of this Scheme is to provide assistance to people moving home in order to be within a reasonable travelling distance of a new place of work following their appointment with the council.
The scheme applies to newly appointed employees (internal or external) in eligible roles, who have declared, as a result of their appointment, their intention to relocate their current residence on a permanent basis in order to be within a reasonable daily travelling distance of their new place of work. Applicants will be expected to commence their move within six months of their appointment.
If your eligible for the scheme
If eligible, an applicant may claim up to £8000 for qualifying expenses without incurring any tax or National Insurance liability (in line with the threshold set by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
Qualifying expenses will fall into one of the following categories:
- Sale of old residence
- Purchase of new residence
- Removal of belongings to new residence (to include intermediate storage where necessary)
- Travel, lodging and renting expenses (prior to relocation)
- Replacement of fixed fixtures and fittings
In exceptional circumstances, the Corporate Director, Environment and Community Services (Chief Executive for Corporate Director applications) and Senior Manager, People Management may authorise assistance in excess of £8000, however payments in excess of this will be subject to Tax and NI.
Quotations must be provided as required and receipts, evidence of expenditure (for example, fuel receipts, paid invoice, rent book entry etc.) must be provided at the time of the claim.
Claims will be processed by the Service Centre and payments will be made via Payroll.
Applicants must not make a net financial gain from any assistance provided under this Scheme.
Applicants may be required to repay all or some of any financial assistance granted if they do not commence their move within six months of appointment or do not relocate or if they leave the organisation within two years of commencing the claim.
Disciplinary action may be taken against anyone who receives assistance under this scheme but who does not intend to comply with its terms.