Decision details

To consider a revised Council Tax: Discretionary Reduction Policy – Section 13A(1)(c) Local Government Finance Act 1992

Cabinet RESOLVED:

1)          To approve the proposed discretionary reduction Policy pursuant to section 13A(1)(c) of the Local Government Act 1992 as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.

2)          To note that the proposed Policy pursuant to section 13A(1)(c) of the Local Government Act 1992 links to council support for vulnerable residents alongside other support mechanisms such as Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) and Resident Support Fund (Local Welfare Assistance).

3)          To delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Resident Services in consultation with the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources in respect of decisions on individual applications for reducing Council Tax payable pursuant to the proposed policy under section 13A(1)(c) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.