Decision details

DECISION:

That, in so far as it is empowered to do so by law, the Cabinet agrees that the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme be amended with effect on 1 April 2016 as follows:

(i)               That, subject to the necessary upgrading of the software administering the  Council Tax Reduction Scheme, the  current scheme be amended by removing the family premium for new claims;

(ii)              That the period for which claims can be backdated be reduced from 6 months to 4 weeks; and

(iii)            That no change be made to the minimum contribution paid by those of working age (except those classified as vulnerable).

RECOMMENDED:

That, in so far as it is empowered to do so by law, the Council agrees that the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme be amended with effect on 1 April 2016 as follows:

(i)              That, subject to the necessary upgrading of the software administering the  Council Tax Reduction Scheme, the  current scheme be amended by removing the family premium for new claims;

(ii)             That the period for which claims can be backdated be reduced from 6 months to 4 weeks; and

(iii)           That no change be made to the minimum contribution paid by those of working age (except those classified as vulnerable).