Purpose

A report that seeks to consider revision of
the Kirklees Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
 
Notwithstanding this Key Decision Notice the
Cabinet took a decision to consult upon proposals on 15th august
2023. This Key Decision Notice refers to a decision that
may  be made on 12th December 2023 to
refer the recommendation as set out in the report to the Council on
13th December 2023 for decision as a decision to make or revise a
scheme has to be made by Council as set out in the Local Government
Finance Act 1992.

Content

RESOLVED –
 

1)   
That the Discretionary Reduction Policy be amended so that it no
longer excludes any person that does not already receive a
reduction under the main reduction scheme, and that it be noted the
responsibility in relation to care leavers is to age 25.

2)   
That the report be submitted to the Meeting of Council on 13
December 2023 with a recommendation that; (i) the existing Council Tax Reduction scheme be
reviewed and that Option 2 to reduce protection for all and
implement a 25% scheme be adopted in accordance with the scheme as
set out in Appendix 5, and that it take effect from 1 April 2024
(ii) that the administrative easement, as set out at Option 4 be
adopted and developed in order to ensue smooth administration (iii)
the findings of the statutory consultation exercise, as set out at
Appendix 4, be noted and (iv) that the results of the Integrated
Impact Assessment be noted.