Decision Maker: Cabinet, Assembly

Outcome: Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 25, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Cabinet resolved to recommend the Assembly to:   (i)  Note the outcome of the public consultations as set out in section 7 and Appendices B to F to the report;   (ii)  Note the findings of the Equalities Impact Assessment, as detailed in section 10 and Appendix G to the report;   (iii)  Note the alternative scheme options that were considered, as set out in section 4 and Appendix A to the report;   (iv)  Adopt Model 2, which would offer a maximum award of 63% as detailed in paragraph 4.5 and Appendix A to the report, as the replacement Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025/26; and   (v)  Agree funding of up to £500,000 for the Discretionary Council Tax Relief scheme for 2025/26, as detailed in section 6 of the report.