MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
RECORD OF DECISION OF THE Council
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Decision Made: |
Wednesday 29 June 2016 |
Report of the Head of Revenues and Benefits Shared Service - Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2017/2018
Issue for Decision
To consider options for the 2017/2018 scheme before commencing public consultation.
Decision Made
1) That the findings of the review of the current council tax reduction scheme that was jointly undertaken with other Kent authorities be noted;
2) That the potential impact of the proposed changes to the scheme on working age claimants with the protected characteristics of disability, age and sex, under the Equalities Act (2010) be noted;
3) That authority be delegated to the Head of Revenues and Benefits to finalise and commence consultation on the council tax reduction scheme to be implemented for 2017/18.
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Should you wish to refer this decision to Council, please submit a Decision Referral Form, signed by five Councillors, to the Head of Finance and Resources by: 8 July 2016 |