Decision Maker: Lewes District Council Cabinet, Lewes District Council Full Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 5, 2024

Purpose: To approve the local council tax reduction scheme and agree any amendments as necessary.  It is a legal requirement that the council approve the scheme annually.

Content: Recommended to Full Council (Budget and policy framework):   (1) Cabinet recommends to Full Council that the 2024/25 Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme is adopted as the 2025/26 scheme. This is subject to any changes announced in the budget due on 30 October 2024 and annual DWP welfare benefit uprating due in January 2025.   (Key decision):   (2) Subject to Full Council adoption of the Scheme, Cabinet grants the Assistant Director for Revenues and Benefits delegated authority   (a) to implement the Scheme, such delegated authority to include any measures necessary for or incidental toits management and administration; and   (b) if necessary, and in accordance with paragraph 2.3, to amend the Scheme in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Assets and Community wellbeing   (3) That the Exceptional Hardship Scheme continues in 2025/26 subject to funds being available.