Decision details

In accordance with Standing Order 30(s) Council were advised that the Mayor had agreed to deal with the following as an urgent item on the grounds that there was a requirement for the Council to amend its Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2022/23 in order take account of the Energy Rebate Scheme as prescribed by the Government.

12.1Council Tax Reduction Scheme Amendment for 2022/23 – Energy Rebate Grant

Council RESOLVED:

(1)     To approve the amended Council Tax Reduction Scheme for the 2022/23 financial year as set out in Appendix A to the report to take effect from 1 April 2022.

(2)     To note that the change to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme for the 2022/23 as prescribed by central government was as follows:

(a)    any payment made under the Energy Rebate Scheme 2022 is to be disregarded in determining:

(i)     an applicant’s entitlement to a reduction under the scheme; or

(ii)     the amount of any reduction under the scheme.

(3)     To note that the Energy Rebate of £150 would be paid whether or not a resident was in receipt of Council Tax Support.