Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Outcome: Recommmend Forward to Council

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 11, 2025

Purpose: To approve the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27.

Content: It was RESOLVED that the Cabinet recommended to Full Council that: The 2025/26 CTS Scheme be retained in its current form, with the following amendments: ·       The allowances and premiums used in the calculation of entitlement for working age claimants will be uprated to align with those used in the Housing Benefit scheme for working age claimants, as determined by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).   Reasons for the Decision For Cabinet to agree the Council Tax Support Scheme (CTS) for 2026/27. This change would ensure consistency across benefit assessments and reflect national policy updates.   Alternative Options Considered A full review was conducted in 2022. A further review was planned for 2025/26. However, this had been paused following the announcement that Hampshire would be part of the fast-track devolution programme and the Government’s announcement for Local Government Reorganisation.