Approval of The Council Tax Support Scheme 2026-27
December 9, 2025 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
... to implement a new income banded/grid scheme for working age applicants with effect from 1 April 2026 in order to improve support for the lowest income families and reduce the administrative burden caused by Universal Credit.
Full council record
Purpose
Approval of the 2026-27 Council Tax Support
Scheme post public consultation.
Content
RESOLVED
that Council be requested to approve the
implementation of a new income banded/grid scheme, set out in
sections 5.17 to 5.22 of the report, for working age applicants
with effect from 1 April 2026 in order
to:
(a) to improve the overall
level of support for the lowest income families; and
(b) reduce the administrative
burden placed on the Council by the introduction of Universal
Credit.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am on December 9, 2025
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |