Decision

RESOLVED that Cabinet approve:

a.      The discretionary element of the Council Tax Support Fund 2023-24 be used to increase the limit of support for existing Local Council Tax Support claimants, from £25, up to a maximum of £50.

b.      To use any remaining funds to support new claimants, during the financial year 2023-24, on a first come, first served basis, with a limit of up to £50 support.

c.       That officers monitor and review the expenditure of the financial year 2023-24 discretionary fund in September 2023 and the Cabinet authorise the s151 Officer, in consultation with the Cabinet Lead for Finance, to distribute the remaining funds to Local Council Tax Support claimants as appropriate.