Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 4, 2024

Purpose:

Content: (1)          that approval is given to changes made to the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2025/26 for working age residents. The changes are:   a)            residents on the lowest income currently receive up to a maximum of 100% Local Council Tax Reduction. From 1 April 2025 it is recommended that working age applicants will fall into two categories: ·      where the working age applicant has a dependant child aged 5 years or under who resides with them, the maximum support will remain at 100% subject to their income; ·      all other working age applicants will only be able to receive a maximum of 85%. b)            the current maximum Council Tax band to calculate Local Council Tax Reduction is Band C. This will reduce to Band B for all applicants.   (2)          that the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2025/26 be recommended to Council for approval.