Council Tax Reduction 2026/27

January 20, 2026 Strategy and Resources Policy Committee (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

... approved the Autumn consultation option for administration changes for Bristol’s 2026/27 Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme, which includes ignoring small income changes for households receiving Universal Credit.

Full council record
Purpose

1. To provide an
update on the outcome on the 2026/27 CTR scheme public
consultation.

2. To seek approval of the recommendation to change to
Bristol’s 2026/27 Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme, by
ignoring small changes in income for households receiving Universal
Credit.

Content

The Committee for Strategy and Resources
(unanimous vote in favour):

1.     
Noted the content of this report and the consultation results.

2.     
Approved the Autumn consultation option for administration changes
for Bristol’s 2026/27 Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme.

Supporting Documents

01. Committee Report Council Tax Reduction 2026_27.pdf
Appendix A1 Council Tax Reduction_Household and council impact assessment.pdf
Appendix A3 - Council Tax Reduction - Consultation Survey Booklet.pdf
Appendix A4 Council Tax Consultation Letter.pdf
Appendix B - Equality Impact Assessment_CTR_2026_27.pdf
Appendix A5 Council Tax Reduction 2026-27 Consultation Report.pdf
Appendix C - Environmental Impact Assessment_CTR_2026_27.pdf
Appendix D - Decision Risk Assessment_CTR_2026_27.pdf
Appendix A2 Core Cities and Neighbouring Authorities CTR schemes 2025_26.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date20 Jan 2026
Subject to call-inYes