RESOLVED –
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That the progress of the income banded Council Tax
Reduction Scheme be noted.
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For the reasons stated in the report, no changes be
made to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2023-24 be
approved.
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That the Council seeks to provide support to those
struggling on low incomes and with the ‘cost of living;
crisis through the establishment of a Community Support fund,
details of which are contained in the In-Year Budget Review 2022/23
Report and through the use of the Household Support Fund be
approved.
REASON FOR DECISION: To
continue with the new system that has provided a simplified inbuilt
claiming process covering a wide range of income
ranges.