Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 14, 2025

Purpose: APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL TAX SUPPORT SCHEME FOR 2026-27

Content: RESOLVED that Cabinet agrees:   3.1     To authorise the Executive Director of Transformation & Resources to undertake a consultation exercise with the public and Major Precepting Authorities on the development of a new Council Tax Support Scheme for working age applicants for 2026-27 based on Option 3 – a simplified banded Council Tax Support Scheme based on an annual cost of awards of £14.3 million with an exceptional hardship fund of £1m.   3.2     Following the conclusion of the consultation, to authorise the Executive Director of Transformation & Resources in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Value for Money to finalise a new draft Council Tax Support Scheme; and   3.3     That any final draft Council Tax Support Scheme be presented to Cabinet on 9 December 2025 as part of the development of the new draft Council Tax Support Scheme, before it is presented to Full Council for approval.