The
Interim Head of Revenues and Benefits gave a presentation to the
Committee on the options for consultation for the Council Tax
Reduction Scheme 2018/19.
In
response to a question from a member of the Committee, the Interim
Head of Revenues and Benefits confirmed that many other
councils had introduced a six monthly
review mechanism for Universal Credit claimants who were also
claiming Council Tax Support.
RESOLVED:
1.
That the options in section 4 of this report are
agreed as the basis for public consultation concerning the Council
Tax Reduction Scheme, with the preferred option identified as
Option 1.
2.
That the potential impact of the changes on working
age claimants with the protected characteristics of disability, age
and sex, under the Equalities Act (2010) are noted.
3.
That the fact that the proposed changes will have no
material impact on Council Tax Reduction Scheme customers not in
receipt of Universal Credit is noted.
4.
That delegated authority is given to the Head of
Revenues and Benefits to finalise and commence consultation on the
updated Council Tax Reduction Scheme, incorporating the changes, to
be implemented for 2018/19.
Voting:
For - 14
Against - 1
Abstentions – 0