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(A report of Christine Marshall – Deputy Chief Executive – Corporate Development & Section 151 Officer)

The Portfolio Holder – Finance presented a report by the Deputy Chief Executive Corporate Development (S151), which sought approval of the Cabinet decision on the final proposals for the Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2024/25.

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

The recommendations were moved by Councillor Sandeep Ghosh Noble and seconded by Councillor Anne Dorrian.

RESOLVED

1)    That the current Council Tax Support scheme be continued, including uprating in line with DWP’s annual update of allowances and premiums for 2024/25; and

2)    That a class for Care Leavers, up to the age of 25, be introduced within the scheme.