CT Lead Officer decision for WACTR income bands for 26/27
January 28, 2026 Head of Customer & Digital (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...confirmed the income bands for the 2026/27 working age Council Tax Reduction scheme, with updated figures reflecting increases in welfare awards.
Full council record
Purpose
To confirm income bands for use in the 26/27
working age Council Tax Reduction scheme
Content
For 2026/27 Previously 2025/26
£0 to £98 (currently £0 to £94)
£98.01 to £188 (currently £94.01 to
£181)
£188.01 to £281 (currently £181.01 to
£270)
£281.01 to £374 (currently £270.01 to
£360)
£374.01 to £467 (currently £360.01 to
£449)
£467.01 to £560 (currently £449.01 to
£539)
Alternative options considered
Option 1 - Do not change bands from previous
years scheme
Option 2 - Change bands in line with scheme provisions
Option 3 -
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 28 Jan 2026 |