Decision Maker: Policy and Resources Committee, Council
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To consider the council tax support scheme to
be adopted from 1st April 2016.
Decision:
1)
That having noted the potential impact on claimants including those
with disabilities, carers and other working age groups, the
Committee recommends to Council that the Council Tax Reduction
Scheme be maintained from 1st April 2016 at its current
level;
2)
That the Director of Environment and Shared Services be given
delegated authority to make such technical changes as are necessary
to maintain the effective operation of the scheme; and
3)
That the Council contributes towards the planned county wide review
of the scheme and alternative schemes to be implemented for 2017/18
and request a further report on progress of the review in March
2016.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Stephen McGinnes Email: stephen.mcginnes@midkent.gov.uk Stephen McGinnes, Head of Revenues and Benefits.
Report author: Stephen McGinnes
Publication date: 23/10/2015
Date of decision: 21/10/2015
Decided: 21/10/2015 - Policy and Resources Committee
Effective from: 31/10/2015
Accompanying Documents:
- Council Tax Support Scheme 2016/2017
- Appendix II: Equalities Impact Needs Assessment