Decision details

To agree consultation options for the local Council Tax Support scheme, 2025/26

1)    That following consideration of the modification options presented in section 6 of the report, all the options detailed within it be consulted on; and

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

·       This would 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 would come back to Cabinet to make its final recommendation to Full Council in respect of the scheme for 2025/26).

·       Do nothing – This option was discounted as Cabinet had 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 had been discounted as part of the fundamental review process;