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Discretionary Council Tax Payment Policy 2025/26

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Meeting: 03/12/2024 - Cabinet (Item 77)

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To provide an update with regards to Discretionary Council Tax Payment (DCTP) expenditure and to approve the policy for the administration of Discretionary Council Tax Payments for 2025/26.

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Purpose of the report

 

This report provided an update on Discretionary Council Tax Payment (DCTP) expenditure.

 

Decision

 

That Cabinet approves the policy for the administration of Discretionary Council Tax Payments for 2025/26.

 

Alternative options considered and rejected

 

To not approve the Policy or continue the Discretionary Funding – these options were rejected.

 

Reasons for the decision

 

There were no agreed changes to the proposed Policy; it would be reviewed annually. £20,236 of funding remained available to be claimed by individuals in receipt of Council Tax support who experienced a shortfall between the weekly amount awarded and their Council Tax liability.

 

The policy was to be reviewed annually, not only to ensure it was fit for purpose, but also to be reactive to any issues faced by residents. The Policy was included within the Localised Council Tax Support Scheme 2025/26 public consultation which took place between 1 October 2024 and 31 October 2024. 93.5% of respondents believed that the Discretionary Payment Scheme should continue.