Decision details

Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2016/17

Decision Maker: Cabinet, Council

Decision status: Recommendations approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Review of the Scheme for 2016/17:

 

1…Consider amendments

 

2…Finalise Scheme

 

3…Approve Scheme

Decision:

(1)        That the responses received to the consultation on the scheme for 2016/17 be noted;

 

(2)        That the scheme be amended to reduce the maximum liability percentage for people of working age from 80% to 75%;

 

(3)        That a minimum income floor for self-employed people of working age be introduced into the scheme; and

 

(4)        That the proposed Local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2016/17 be recommended to the Council for approval and adoption.

Report author: Janet Twinn

Publication date: 10/12/2015

Date of decision: 03/12/2015

Decided at meeting: 03/12/2015 - Cabinet

Effective from: 18/12/2015

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