Issue - meetings

Consideration has been given to recommending the Council to approve the Local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2023/24.

The alternative option to that being recommended, but which was discounted, included the adoption of a scheme, which offers less support by increasing the minimum contribution or more support to residents, by increasing at a greater rate the Council’s commitment of resources.

RESOLVED -

That the Council be recommended to approve:

(i)

The proposed scheme as set out in paragraphs 8 and 10 of the report.

(ii)

The delegation of powers to the Strategic Director, Resources and Digital to provide regulations to give effect to the scheme including publishing full details online.

The above decisions have been made for the following reasons:

(i)

To meet the statutory requirements of the Local Government Finance Act 2012 in relation the establishment of a framework for Localised Council Tax Support.

(ii)

To mitigate the impact of the increased cost of living on Council Tax support claimants.

(iii)

To mitigate the impact of funding reductions on Council finances.

(iv)

To support the Council’s “Thrive” agenda.