83 Report of the Head of Mid Kent Revenues and Benefits - Council Tax Support Scheme 2016/2017
Additional documents:
- Appendix II: Equalities Impact Needs Assessment
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.
Minutes:
The Committee
considered the report of the Head of Mid Kent Revenues and Benefits
which related to the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme to be
applied during 2016/17.
RESOLVED:
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.
Voting:
For: 15 Against: 0
Abstentions:
0