Purpose

To agree the Council Tax Support Scheme for
24/25

Decision

It is recommended that Cabinet agrees the following
recommendations to be approved by Full Council:

 
1.           
That the Council Tax Support Scheme in operation in
2023/2024 (included at Appendix 1) shall continue in
2024/2025.

 
2.           
That the Council shall apply the annual uprating of
allowances, applicable amounts and
income, set out in the DWP Housing Benefit circular, to the Council
Tax Support scheme for 2024/2025.
 
3.           
That the Council shall re-affirm the discretionary
disregards for War Pensions and War Widow(er)’s Pensions in
order to safeguard the finances of war pensioners and war
widow(er)s in both the Housing Benefit Scheme and the Council Tax
Support Scheme.