Council Tax Support Scheme (CTSS) Review

September 8, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet of Northumberland Council approved the award of a revenue grant of up to £3.744 million to Advance Northumberland (Commercial) Limited for the period from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2036. This decision was made on 06/10/2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director of Transformation and Resources and the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration for various approvals and to enter into grant funding agreements.

The Cabinet of Northumberland Council endorsed the establishment of a new County Partnership to tackle inequalities in Northumberland. This decision was made on 11 June 2024. The Cabinet agreed to receive an annual report from the Chief Executive outlining the Partnership's activities and achievements.

The Cabinet of Northumberland Council considered progress against the Council's Corporate Plan priorities. This decision was made on 11 June 2024. The Cabinet was recommended to consider the progress summarised in the report.

The Cabinet of Northumberland Council agreed to authorise the Executive Director of Transformation and Resources to undertake a consultation exercise on the Council Tax Support Scheme for working age applicants for 2027-28. This decision was made on 08 September 2026. The Cabinet also agreed to authorise the Executive Director of Transformation & Resources, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Value for Money, to finalise a new draft Council Tax Support Scheme following the consultation.

Full council record

Purpose

To consider findings of the CTSS Working Group and and agree options consultation details for the 2027-28 Council Tax Support Scheme

Decision

RESOLVED that:-

(a)      the Executive Director of Transformation and Resources be authorised to undertake a consultation exercise with the public and Major Precepting Authorities on the development of the Council Tax Support Scheme for working age applicants for 2027-28 using the questions set out in Appendix B;

(b)      following the conclusion of the consultation, the Executive Director of Transformation & Resources be authorised, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Value for Money, to finalise a new draft Council Tax Support Scheme; and

(c)      any final draft Council Tax Support Scheme be presented to Cabinet on 27 October 2026 as part of the development of the new draft Council Tax Support Scheme, before it is presented to Full Council for approval on 4 November 2026.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday, 8 September 2026 - 10.00 am on September 8, 2026

Supporting Documents

Council Tax Support Scheme CTSS Review.pdf
Appendix B Consultation Questions.pdf
06.1 CTSS App 1.pdf
NCC Telecare Service.pdf
Adoption of the North Pennines National Landscape Management Plan 2026-2031.pdf
Appendix 2 for Adoption of the North Pennines National Landscape Management Plan 2026-2031.pdf
Appendix 3 for Adoption of the North Pennines National Landscape Management Plan 2026-2031.pdf
Service Redesign - Libraries and Customer Services.pdf
Appendix 1 Public Consultation Report May 2026.pdf
Appendix 4 Integrated Impact Assessment.pdf
Q4 Performance.pdf
Q4 Performance Appendix.docx.pdf
County Partnership Update.pdf
Summary of New Capital Proposals considered by the Capital Strategy Group.pdf
Bus Reform - Statutory Consultation Draft.pdf
Financial Performance 2026-27 - Position at the end of June 2026.pdf
Appendix N for Financial Performance 2026-27 - Position at the end of June 2026.pdf
11.1 North Pennines ManagementPlan App 1.pdf
Enc. 1 for County Partnership Update.pdf
Cambois Quay - Dock Operator Appointment.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date8 Sep 2026
Effective from14 Sep 2026
Expected date8 Sep 2026
Originally due8 Sep 2026
Lead officerMark Penfold
Subject to call-inYes