Issue - meetings

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