Decision details

The Executive considered a report in respect of the proposed Council Tax Support Scheme for 2023/24.

The Strategic Director (CF) agreed to provide all Members with a Briefing Note to use when advising residents about the Council Tax Support Scheme, including signposting them to the Council’s online tool that they could use to determine eligibility for support under the Scheme.

It was RESOLVED:

1.          That the recommendation from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting held on 24 July 2023 to retain the current Council Tax Support Scheme for April 2024 be approved.

2.          That a policy Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting be held post- Annual Council in May 2024 to determine whether there has been a transition to Universal Credit and a need to adapt the existing Scheme, as set out in Sections 4.4 - 4.5 of the report.

3.          That the directive contained in the Social Security Administration Act 1992 be used to disregard, in full, awards of War Widows, War Disablement and Armed Forces Compensation when determining entitlement for Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax support.

Reason for Decision:  As contained in report.

Other Options considered:  As contained in report.