Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026/27

October 21, 2025 Corporate Scrutiny Committee (Committee) Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to request a six-month update report on claimant numbers under the Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026/27 and recommend the Executive review the affordability of the 25% contribution level for working-age claimants.

Full council record
Content

RESOLVED that:
The Corporate Scrutiny
Committee:
 

i.           
Requests that a six-month update
report be brought back to Corporate Scrutiny to provide an overview
of claimant numbers under the Local Council Tax Support Scheme
2026/27 and to assess any variation from expected
levels.
 

ii.           
Recommends that the Executive
review the affordability of the 25% contribution level for
working-age claimants considering Council Tax increases, to ensure
that the scheme remains financially sustainable and fair to
residents.

Supporting Documents

Agenda Item 04 - Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026-27.pdf
Agenda Item 04 - Appendix A - Climate Change Impact Assessment LCTS.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date21 Oct 2025