Decision details

RESOLVED: That the Overview and Scrutiny Committee:

(1)         Commented on the report and consider any further mechanisms that would provide data on the effectiveness of the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.

(2)         Provided comments on the recommendations to Cabinet.

RECOMMENDED TO CABINET:

(1)         To agree to amend the Council Tax discretionary policy to include the support provided to residents with a terminal illness, with the wording detailed in paragraph 8.7, and

(2)         To approve changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme bands to reflect the impact of the inflation.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS: To respond to the request from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and to consider changes for next year.