Local Council Tax Support
November 9, 2023 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved 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
...that Cabinet recommends to Full Council the adoption of the proposed Local Council Tax Support scheme, maintaining the maximum support level for working-age cases at 70 per cent with minor applicable amount adjustments, and continuing the current exceptional hardship policy.
Full council record
Purpose
Every year local authorities are required to
undertake a review of their scheme to ensure it still meets local
needs as well as financial impacts. Any potential changes require
full consultation with residents and the final decision made at
Full Council ahead of the finance Full Council for implementation
on the 1 April every year for the statutory provisions to be
undertaken.
Content
That Cabinet recommends to Full Council
adoption of the proposed scheme and make no changes to the maximum
level of support for working age cases, meaning it remains at 70
per cent, allowing for minor changes to applicable amounts; and
That Cabinet recommends to Full Council that
it continues the current exceptional hardship policy.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 9 Nov 2023 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |