Annual Local Council Tax Support Scheme
November 18, 2025 Council, Cabinet (Other) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
... to approve the Local Council Tax Support Scheme for working age customers for 2026/27, including noting the consultation outcome, adopting the proposed scheme, and recommending Council approval, while also authorizing the Chief Executive or Deputy Chief Executive to make necessary income band adjustments by February 27, 2026, to reflect welfare benefit changes.
Full council record
Purpose
To consider the report.
Decision
RESOLVED THAT:
- 1. the outcome of the consultation on the Local Council Tax Support Scheme in Appendix 4 is noted;
- 2. the Local Council Tax Support Scheme for working age customers in Appendix 5 and summarised in Appendix 6 is approved as the preferred option for 2026/27.
- 3. the proposed scheme is adopted and Council is recommended to approve and adopt the proposed Local Council Tax Support Scheme for working age customers for 2026/27.
- 4. the Council is asked to give authority to the Chief Executive, or Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation with the Cabinet Member Finance and Assets, to make any necessary adjustments to the income bands to reflect changes to and uprating of welfare benefits, by 27 February 2026.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 6.00 pm on November 18, 2025
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Effective from | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Expected date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Originally due | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Lead officer | Jayne Gilpin |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |