Decision details

To determine the Council Tax Support scheme, 2025/26

RESOLVED:

1.    That the modification options, presented in section 6 within the report, be noted;

2.    That options A (i) and B – H, as outlined in section 6.3 within the report, be consulted upon; and

3.    That the consultation, and delegated oversight of the consultation approach to the Section 151 Officer in conjunction with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, be approved.

This will enable a period of consultation with major preceptors and the general public on Cabinet’s preferred scheme option(s) for its 2025/26 Council Tax Support Scheme.

Following a consultation period, a report, including the consultation feedback, will come back to Cabinet to make its final recommendation to Full Council in respect of the scheme for 2025/26.

Do nothing – This option is discounted as Cabinet has previously indicated its intention to carry out a more fundamental review of its scheme for 2025/26.

Replace the default, means tested scheme with an income banded scheme – this alternative approach has been discounted as part of the fundamental review process.