Issue - meetings

To approve the anti-fraud policy in relation to the Council Tax Support scheme.  (Report of the Portfolio Holder for Finance and the Executive Director Commercialisation (S151) enclosed.)

Consideration was given to the joint report of the Portfolio Holder for Finance and the Executive Director Commercialisation (S151) which sought approval of the anti-fraud policy in relation to the Council Tax Support scheme.

DECISION:

That the Council Tax Support Anti-Fraud Policy be approved.

(Other options considered:

·         To approve the recommendation with amendments; or

·         Not to approve the recommendation.

Reasons for decision:

·         To ensure that the Council was transparent and pro-active in its approach to tackling Council Tax Support fraud. This could act as a deterrent to potential fraudsters.)