Purpose

To approve the local council
tax reduction scheme and agree any amendments as
necessary.  It is a legal requirement that the council
approve the scheme annually.

Content

Recommended to Full
Council (Key/Budget and Policy Framework):
1)   
That Cabinet recommends to Full Council that the 2025/26 Local
Council Tax Reduction Scheme is adopted as the 2026/27 scheme. This
is subject to any changes announced in the budget due on 26
November 2025 and annual DWP welfare benefit uprating due in
January 2026.
 
2)   
That Cabinet recommends to Full Council that, subject to Full
Council adoption of the Scheme, the Assistant Director Revenues and
Benefits be delegated authority:
 
(a)     
to implement the Scheme, such delegated authority to include any
measures necessary for or incidental to its management and
administration; and
(b)     
if necessary, and in accordance with paragraph 1.7 of the Cabinet
Report, to amend the Scheme in consultation with the Cabinet Member
for Finance, Assets and Community Wealth Building.