Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 17, 2025

Purpose: As agreed by Cabinet on 20th January 2025, following Council approval of the revised Council Tax Support Scheme, to consider the Hardship Fund Policy for 2025/26.

Content: I.  Adopted the CTS Hardship Policy outlined in Appendix A of the report.    II.  Delegated authority to the Executive Director of Corporate Resources, following consultation with the Lead Member for IT, Customer Services, Revenues and Benefits, Procurement, and Performance, to review the scheme on an annual basis and propose any changes to Cabinet for approval.