Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 11, 2024

Purpose:

Content: Resolved:-   (1)          that approval be given for the Council to consult with the major precepting authorities and to undertake a six-week public consultation (and other affected parties) on the proposed changes which the Council will consider to the Working Age Council Tax Reduction scheme for 2025/26 as follows: ·      to introduce a minimum payment (limiting the level of support available to working age applicants); ·      to remove the carer allowance disregard; ·      to remove the earnings disregard; and ·      to cap the Council Tax band used to calculate Council Tax Reduction.   (2)          that the Executive Director of Finance and Transformation submit a further report on the outcome of the consultation referred to above in (1) prior to the adoption of a final CTR scheme for 2025/26.