Issue - meetings

This report provides an update on the current Local Council Tax Support Scheme and seeks approval for the introduction of an income banded Council Tax Income Discount scheme, for those of working age, from 1 April 2021.

Following consideration, it was resolved that the Committee:

(1)      Agreed the actions proposed to replace the current means tested Local Council Tax Support Scheme with an income banded Council Tax Income Discount scheme from 1 April 2021;

(2)      Agreed the revised Section 13A discretionary relief policy, in respect of Council Tax in individual cases.

The Committee received a report providing an update on the current Local Council Tax Support Scheme and seeks approval for the introduction of an income banded Council Tax Income Discount scheme, for those of working age, from 1 April 2021.

The following matters were considered:

a)            Response rate: Members noted the response rate from residents regarding the recent Council Tax survey. It was noted that to aid ease of response, residents currently in receipt of Council Tax support were sent paper copies of the survey and supplied with paid-postage return envelopes, as well as an online option of completion.

Following consideration, it was resolved unanimously that the Committee:

(1)      Agreed the actions proposed to replace the current means tested Local Council Tax Support Scheme with an income banded Council Tax Income Discount scheme from 1 April 2021;

(2)      Agreed the revised Section 13A discretionary relief policy, in respect of Council Tax in individual cases.

The Committee gave thanks to the Revenues and Benefits team for the work they have done and continue to do for the Strategy and Resources Committee, with a request that it be Minuted.