It was moved by Councillor Cox, seconded by Councillor Perry, that the recommendations set out in the report of the Head of Revenues and Benefits relating to a scheme, funded by Kent County Council, to provide additional Council Tax support for low-income households and for households suffering financial hardship as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic be approved.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the additional funding to be provided by Kent County Council for the purpose of providing Council Tax relief be noted.

2.  That delegated authority be given to the Head of Revenues and Benefits, in consultation with the Director of Finance and Business Improvement, to finalise and implement the necessary changes for the scheme as set out in paragraph 2.9 of the report.