Issue - decisions

The existing scheme for Council Tax Reduction (CTR) has existed in its current form since 1 April 2017.  The report set out draft scheme options that could form the basis for consultation.

The report had been considered by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee at their meeting on 17 July 2018. Their comments were circulated to the Cabinet Members at the meeting.

Proposed by Councillor Dearden,

Seconded by Councillor Collier; and

RESOLVED:

1.      That report C/18/20 be received and noted.

2.      That the options to be put forward for the public consultation be agreed.

3.      That the proposed public consultation be agreed.

(Voting figures: 9 for, 0 against, 0 abstentions).

REASONS FOR DECISION:

Cabinet is asked to approve the following recommendations because the Local Government Finance Act 1992 requires a local authority to have approved a scheme for the provision of Council Tax Support in 2019/20 by 11 March 2019. Changes are designed to reduce administration for the Council whilst producing a simpler, more transparent scheme for the customer in response to wider welfare reform.