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THE COUNCIL TAX REDUCTION SCHEME (EFFECTIVENESS AND PROPOSALS FOR 2026/27)
Meeting: 20/01/2026 - Cabinet (Item 12.)
12. THE COUNCIL TAX REDUCTION SCHEME (EFFECTIVENESS AND PROPOSALS FOR 2026/27) 
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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR – RESOURCES
This report sets out minor changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2026/27, which should be considered by Cabinet before approval by Full Council.
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Decision:
RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL: That it:
(1) Amend the Council Tax discretionary policy to include the support provided to residents with a terminal illness, with the wording detailed in paragraph 8.17.
(2) Approve changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme bands to reflect the impact of inflation.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS: To respond to the request from Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and to consider changes for next year.