Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 18, 2025

Purpose: Since 2013, the Council has been required to design and administer its own Council Tax Support (CTS) Scheme for residents of Working Age. The scheme for Pension Age residents is set by Central Government.   The Council is required to review the CTS scheme each year in accordance with schedule 1a (5) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 and decide to maintain or amend the scheme.

Content: The Cabinet noted the contents of the report and endorsed the recommendation that the scheme principles for 2026-27 remain unchanged, ensuring that the scheme continues to deliver support to low-income households across the district in line with the Corporate Priorities to improve the quality of life for local people, and to deliver good quality, high value-for-money services.

Reasons for the decision: Following a review of the CTS scheme, it is evident that the scheme is performing as intended, with additional support being provided to low-income households alongside service delivery improvements, in line with our Corporate Priorities.