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Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026/27 - Consultation

17/09/2025 - Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026/27 - Consultation

Resolved:

 

1.     That the following options be consulted on: -

 

·       Option 1 - Retain the current maximum level of support for Households with Children 100% and Other Households 85% and find savings elsewhere.

·       Option 2 – Reduce the maximum level of support to 90% to lone parents, 80% to couples with children and 75% for all other households.

·       Option 3 – Reduce the maximum level of support to 90% to lone parents, 80% to couples with children and 70% for all other households; and

 

2.     That oversight and approval of the consultation approach be delegated to the Section 151 Officer in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance.