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To consider options for Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2021-22.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/08/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 06/08/2020
Effective from: 14/08/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED –
1. That the finding of the review of the current Council Tax Reduction Scheme is noted.
2. That the potential impact of the proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme on working age claimants is noted.
3. That the impact of the proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme on people with the protected characteristics of disability, sex and age, as set out in Section 7 and Appendix b; and weighs up these impacts against any potential savings in the administration of the scheme that may be made by the Council as well as achieving the objective, to maintain costs of the scheme in line with the current scheme into 2021/22 is noted.
4. That Cabinet delegates authority to the Head of Revenues and Benefits to finalise and commence consultation on the Council Tax Reduction Scheme to be implemented for 2021-22
REASON FOR DECISION: In providing financial support to low income households the Council will support communities enjoy good health and resilience to the challenges they encounter.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sheila Coburn
This report informs Cabinet of the property transactions completed under delegated authority between 1 January 2020 and 30 June 2020.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/08/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 06/08/2020
Effective from: 14/08/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
REASON FOR DECISION: To comply with the Constitution.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: John Antoniades