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THE COUNCIL TAX REDUCTION SCHEME (EFFECTIVENESS AND PROPOSALS FOR 2026/27)

21/01/2026 - THE COUNCIL TAX REDUCTION SCHEME (EFFECTIVENESS AND PROPOSALS FOR 2026/27)

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:

 

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.