Decision details

To determine the Council Tax Support scheme for 2024/25

1. That Cabinet recommends Full Council approve the Council Tax Support scheme for 2024/25 as follows: -

i) Continuation of the current Council Tax Support scheme, including uprating in line with DWP’s annual update of allowances and premiums for 2024/25, and

ii) The introduction of a class for Care Leavers, up to the age of 25, within the scheme.

2. That Cabinet delegates approval for development of the 2024/25 final scheme policy to the Section 151 Officer in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, including administrative and minor changes.

3. That Cabinet notes a fundamental review of the scheme will be undertaken during

2024/25.

Full Council must make any revision to its scheme, or any replacement, and agree its final scheme no later than 11 March 2024 in respect of the 2024/25 financial year.

Continuation of the current scheme will align the Council Tax Support scheme and uprating for working age customers with DWP provisions. This has been consistent each year since the introduction of the local scheme, and will maintain that position for 2024/25, pending a fundamental review of the scheme for future years.

The inclusion of Care Leavers as a dedicated class within the scheme will demonstrate the council’s commitment to support this vulnerable group.

The ‘do nothing’ option was considered which would see the current scheme retained without uprating.

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