Consultation on Potential Reduction - Council Tax Support Scheme
October 1, 2026 Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance (Cabinet member) 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
Councillor Paul Fisher, Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance, approved the launch of a consultation on potential changes to the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2027/28 on 1 October 2026. The consultation will seek views on requiring working-age claimants to pay a proportion of their Council Tax.
Bernie Flaherty, Deputy Chief Executive and Bi-Borough Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Health, approved the procurement strategy for Maternity Champions services on 6 October 2026. This decision allows for the procurement of a new contract for these services, commencing on 1 July 2027. The contract has a maximum estimated annual value of £79,100 and a total estimated value of £375,725 excluding VAT over its proposed full term.
Debbie Jackson, Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning, approved the award of a contract to Lucion Delta-Simons Limited for geotechnical survey services on 17 August 2026. The contract, valued at £143,483.70 excluding VAT, will enable ground investigations and technical assessments for the Lisson Grove Programme.
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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.
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Details
| Reference | Call-ins |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | Martin Hinckley |