Annual Local Council Tax Support Scheme
November 26, 2024 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
The Cabinet of Cheltenham Council decided on 26/11/2024 to approve the Local Council Tax Support Scheme for working age customers for 2025/26. The Council is recommended to adopt the proposed scheme and give authority to the Deputy Chief Executive to uprate premiums, allowances, and income levels in line with welfare benefit increases by 21 February 2025.
Full council record
Purpose
To consider the recommendation.
Decision
RESOLVED THAT:
- 1. the outcome of the consultation on the Local Council Tax Support Scheme in Appendix 3 is noted;
- 2. the Local Council Tax Support Scheme for working age customers in Appendix 4 and summarised in Appendix 5 is approved as the preferred option for 2025/26.
- 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 2025/26.
- 4. Council is recommended to give authority to the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the Cabinet Member Finance and Assets to uprate any premiums, allowances and determine the income levels in line with any increase in Welfare Benefits by 21 February 2025.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 6.00 pm on November 26, 2024
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Effective from | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Expected date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Originally due | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Lead officer | Jayne Gilpin |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |