Decision details

Report of the Head of Revenues and Benefits Shared Service - Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2017/2018

Decision Maker: Policy and Resources Committee, Council

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To consider options for the 2017/2018 scheme before commencing public consultation.

Decision:

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.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Stephen McGinnes Email: stephen.mcginnes@midkent.gov.uk Stephen McGinnes, ext 2310.

Report author: Stephen McGinnes

Publication date: 01/07/2016

Date of decision: 29/06/2016

Decided: 29/06/2016 - Policy and Resources Committee

Effective from: 09/07/2016

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