Purpose

To approve the report to extend the period in which a new claim for CTR can be backdated from the current six months to 12 months, where good cause has been demonstrated. 

Decision

RECOMMENDED to Council on 28 November 2024 that for the 2025/26 financial year onwards the council continues to adopt the previous 2024/25 Council Tax Reduction (CTR) Scheme but with the following amendment:

a)    Extend the period in which a new claim for CTR can be backdated from six months to twelve months, where good cause has been demonstrated.