Issue - decisions

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.