Decision details
Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2016-2017
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
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).
Publication date: 03/12/2015
Date of decision: 02/12/2015
Decided at meeting: 02/12/2015 - Cabinet
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