Purpose

Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2026/27. This
is the proposed scheme following public consultation .

Content

Resolved –
 
That
it be recommended to Council:

 

(1)           
That the outcome of the public consultation as set out in Appendix
1 and discussed in the body of the report is considered and
noted.
 

(2)           
That members have due regard to their responsibilities under the
Public Sector Equality Duty and consider the potential impacts of
the proposed changes as set out in the Equality Impact Assessment
in Appendix 2.
 

(3)           
That the proposed amendment to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme to
increase the maximum award from 70% of a Band A property charge to
72.5% of a Band A property charge is adopted to take effect from 1
April 2026 i.e. Option 1 as set out in Appendix 3. 
 
To be actioned
by: Interim Strategic Director of
Corporate Resources / S151
 
Overview and Scrutiny Area:
Corporate
 
 (Caroline Lee – 07811 088655)