Issue - meetings

The Corporate Director (s151) submitted a report (previously circulated) in which members were informed of the proposals for the Localisation of Council Tax Support and which considered policy options for taking forward the upcoming legislative requirements.  It proposed a policy direction for the Council which would enable it to consult with the major precepting authorities, the County Council, Fire and Police.  Members were to approve a final scheme for Council Tax support in January 2013 and the matter was to go to Council in September prior to public consultation.

Resolved

That the report be received and that Council be recommended

(i)             The preparation of a scheme for 2013/2014 Council Tax Support for consultation with the major precepting authorities which incorporates:

1.    Maximum Eligible Council Tax Support of 80%

2.    Removal of the Second Adult Rebate

3.    A maximum Band D property restriction for all working age claims

4.    An assumption that all preceptors contribute proportionately to any additional collection costs

5.    An assumption that all preceptors contribute proportionately to the establishment of a Council Tax Support

(ii)           That any shortfall in funding to meet the total cut in Government funding, having implemented the above, is met through reductions in Council Tax discounts as part of the 2013/2014 budget strategy process

(iii)         That a further report and scheme for public consultation is presented to Council on the 6 September 2012 taking into account the comments of the major preceptors

The Corporate Director (s151) submitted a report (previously circulated) in which members were informed of the proposals for the Localisation of Council Tax Support and which considered policy options for taking forward the upcoming legislative requirements.  It proposed a policy direction for the Council which would enable it to consult with the major precepting authorities, the County Council, Fire and Police.  Members were to approve a final scheme for Council Tax support in January 2013 and the matter was to go to Council in September prior to public consultation.

Resolved

That the report be received and that Council be recommended

(i)        The preparation of a scheme for 2013/2014 Council Tax Support for consultation with the major precepting authorities which incorporates:

1.      Maximum Eligible Council Tax Support of 80%

2.      Removal of the Second Adult Rebate

3.      A maximum Band D property restriction for all working age claims

4.      An assumption that all preceptors contribute proportionately to any additional collection costs

5.      An assumption that all preceptors contribute proportionately to the establishment of a Council Tax Support

(ii)    That any shortfall in funding to meet the total cut in Government funding, having implemented the above, is met through reductions in Council Tax discounts as part of the 2013/2014 budget strategy process

(iii)  That a further report and scheme for public consultation is presented to Council on the 6 September 2012 taking into account the comments of the major preceptors