Council Tax Support Scheme 2027
October 27, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision In call-in window 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
The Cabinet of Northumberland Council decided to recommend to Council that it approves changes to the Council Tax Support Scheme for working age claimants, effective from 1 April 2027. These changes include disregarding 100% of the Housing Cost Element of Universal Credit and reducing discount bands 2, 3, and 4. The Cabinet also noted that incremental amounts of income bands may need amendment following the HM Government Budget Statement.
Full council record
Purpose
To approve changes to the Council Tax Support Scheme for working age claimants
Decision
RESOLVED that:-
(i) Cabinet agree to recommend to Council that it approves the following changes to the 2026/27 Council Tax Support Scheme with effect from 1 April 2027:
(a) disregard 100% of the Housing Cost Element of Universal Credit in all cases
(b) reduce discount band 2 from 90% to 85%
(c) reduce discount band 3 from 70% to 65%
(d) reduce discount band 4 from 40% to 35%; and
(ii) Cabinet note that, in order to maintain the Council's commitment to ensure those on the lowest incomes receive 100% support, the incremental amounts of the income bands grid may need to be amended following Wednesday's HM Government Budget Statement which will set out the rates of Universal Credit for 2027/28.
Related Meeting
Extraordinary Meeting, Cabinet - Tuesday, 27th October, 2026 10.00 am on October 27, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in) |
| Decision date | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Expected date | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Originally due | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | Mark Penfold |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |