Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 11, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED   That Council:   Consider the information as set out in the report and endorse a proposed Local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27 that maintains the current 2025/26 scheme, allowing the changes required to reflect the annual uprating of allowances and premiums and statutory base legislation changes which are required to be made to the scheme.     Reason for Recommendations – to deliver a Local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27 that meets statutory requirements.   Alternative Options Considered – The Council could choose to increase or decreased the minimum contribution payable to the customer. Decreasing the contribution would lead to a budget pressure and increasing the contribution would result in the scheme exceeding the breakeven requirement as detailed in paragraphs 7.1.2 and 7.1.3 of the report.