Consultation on Potential Reduction - Council Tax Support Scheme

October 1, 2026 Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the launch of a consultation on a potential reduction to the Council Tax Support Scheme from 1 April 2027. This decision was made on 01/10/2026.

Gerald Almeroth, Executive Director of Finance Resources, approved granting a licence to occupy part of Pimlico Library to a licensee. This decision was made on 28/05/2026.

Debbie Jackson, Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning, granted authority to enter into the S106 Unilateral Undertaking for the development of Hopkinson House. This decision was made on 21st May 2026. The undertaking includes financial contributions for carbon offset, biodiversity net gain monitoring, and Section 106 monitoring, along with legal costs.

The Cabinet approved the revised medium term financial planning forecast to 2030/31 and the budget process approach, including proposals for budget engagement with residents and stakeholders. This decision was made on 13 July 2026.

The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health approved the award of a contract for Adults Advocacy Services to a successful bidder for 5 years with an optional 2-year extension. This decision was made on 19 August 2026. The contract has a total value of £2,577,795.

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Purpose

The Cabinet Member will consider approval to proceed to a consultation process in relation to a potential reduction in the Council’s current 100% Council Tax Support scheme.

Decision

Decision Taken: The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance has approved the launch of a consultation with the City’s existing working age Council Tax Support scheme claimants and interested parties as set out in this report in respect of a potential change to the scheme from 1 April 2027.

Reason for Decision: The Council is required to undertake consultation before making any significant changes to its council tax support scheme. Approving the consultation will enable residents, stakeholders, and partner organisations to provide feedback on potential options for a revised scheme, ensuring that any future decision is evidence-based, takes account of the potential impacts on residents, including equality considerations, and enables the council to target support at those households in greatest need.

Supporting Documents

OFF26-69- Licence to Occupy Library of Things- Pimlico Library.pdf
AH26-04 Appendix A - EQIA.pdf
VFM26-20 Council tax support scheme consultation 2.pdf
Medium Term Financial Planning 202728 - 203031.pdf
OFF26-92- S106 Unilateral Undertaking Hopkinson House.pdf
AH26-04 Contract Award - Statutory Advocacy Services.pdf
AH26-04 Appendix B - DPIA.pdf
OFF26-100- Carlton Dene Rights of Light Deeds of Release and Compensation.pdf
HR26-04 CMR.pdf
Cabinet Member Report - Rental E-Scooter Trial - Future Arragements.pdf
HR26-04 Appendix C.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date1 Oct 2026
Effective from26 Aug 2026
Plan published23 Oct 2026