Decision details

Consideration was given to a report which requested Cabinet to recommend to Council a Local Council Tax Support Scheme for the year 2025/26.

RESOLVED

(i)            Council be recommended to approve the proposed scheme as set out in the report and delegate powers to the Strategic Director Resources and Digital to provide regulations to give effect to the scheme including publishing full details online

The above decision has been made for the following reasons:

(i)            To meet the statutory requirements of the Local Government Finance Act 2012 in relation to the establishment of a framework for Localised Council Tax Support

(ii)           To mitigate the impact of the increased cost of living on Council Tax support claimants

(iii)          To mitigate the impact of funding reductions on Council Finances

(iv)          To support the Council’s “Thrive” agenda