Purpose

To consider introducing a new council tax exemption for
Camden shared lives carers.

Content

RESOLVED –
 
THAT, having had due regard to the obligations set out in
section 149 of the Equality Act 2010, and having considered the
results of the equalities impact assessment at Appendix C:
 

(i)           
The Shared Lives Camden’ policy on eligibility for support
towards Council Tax due for both in borough and out of borough
placements as set out in appendix A with effect from 1 April 2024
be approved.

(ii)         
The revised Council Tax Discretionary Reductions policy as set out
in appendix B with effect from 1 April 2024 be approved.

(iii)        
Decisions on individual applications for a reduction in the amount
of Council Tax under Section 13A(1)(C) of the Local Government
Finance Act 1992 be delegated to the Council Tax and Council Tax
Support Service Manager, with reviews (appeals against decisions)
being undertaken by the Head of Council Tax, Business Rates and
Benefits. As reflected in the policy at Appendix B.

(iv)        
Authority be delegated to the Head of Adult Social Care Strategy
and Commissioning to make minor changes of clarification and
improvement to the Shared Lives Camden Council Tax assistance
eligibility policy at Appendix A which do not impact the
eligibility or ineligibility criteria of a Shared Lives Camden
placement provider.