Issue details
Outcomes of consultation and recommendations for a localised Council Tax Support (CTS) Scheme
To agree the proposed local scheme for Council Tax Support (subject to Full Council decision in November) in the light of Government legislation which will abolish the national Council Tax Benefit scheme from April 2013, and will pass the duty to provide Council Tax assistance (ie a rebate scheme) to local authorities along with at least a 10% cut in funding. Councils are required to devise and agree their local Council Tax Support scheme by January 2013. Agreement to Brent’s proposed local scheme is required in October prior to a Full Council decision in November (on legal advice).
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 15 Oct 2012 by Executive
Lead member: Lead Member for Resources
Lead director: Director of Finance and Corporate Services
Department: Finance and Corporate Services
Contact: David Oates, Head of Customer Services Operations Email: david.oates@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 1931.
Decisions
- 17/10/2012 - Outcomes of consultation and recommendations for a localised Council Tax Support (CTS) Scheme
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