Issue - meetings

To consider recommendations of the Cabinet in respect of:

a) Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2021/22 – To seek Council approval of the final proposals for the Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2021/22 (Cabinet minute 50)(Cabinet agenda item 8)

Consideration was given to the report of Cabinet which sought approval for the Cabinet’s recommendations:

·         Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2021/22 – To seek Council approval of the final proposals for the Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2021/22 (Cabinet minute 50)(Cabinet agenda item 8)

The report was presented to the Council by the Portfolio Holder for Finance, Strategy and Partnerships.

DECISION:

a)    That the current Local Council Tax Support scheme be continued, including uprating in line with DWP’s annual update of allowances and premiums for housing benefit for 2021/22;

b)    That the backdating period for working age claimants be extended from one month to three months; and

c)      That the Executive Director, Commercialisation (S151) be granted delegated authority, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, to approve the final scheme in line with the report, together with any administrative and minor changes.