Decision details

To consider the report.

RESOLVED THAT:

1.    the outcome of the consultation on the Local Council Tax Support Scheme in Appendix 4 is noted;

2.    the Local Council Tax Support Scheme for working age customers in Appendix 5 and summarised in Appendix 6 is approved as the preferred option for 2026/27.

3.    the proposed scheme is adopted and Council is recommended to approve and adopt the proposed Local Council Tax Support Scheme for working age customers for 2026/27.

4.    the Council is asked to give authority to the Chief Executive, or Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation with the Cabinet Member Finance and Assets, to make any necessary adjustments to the income bands to reflect changes to and uprating of welfare benefits, by 27 February 2026.