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Localised Council Tax Support Scheme 2025/26

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This report reviews the responses to the public consultation of the Council’s Local Council Tax Support scheme 2024/25, along with the recommendations from the Finance and Economic Overview and Scrutiny Committee which took place on 26 November 2024.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Significant expenditure/income and Signicant 2 wards;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

Decision due: 30 January 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Leader of the Council, Cabinet Member for Finance, HR and Economic Development

Lead director: Deputy Chief Executive, Section 151 Officer

Contact: Claire Moses, Head of Service (Revenues, Benefits, Customer Services and Community) Email: claire.moses@southkesteven.gov.uk.

Action: 1. Cabinet is asked to recommend to Council a 'no change' Local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2025/26 which is based on the same overarching criteria as the current years scheme. 2. Cabinet is asked to recommend to Council the continuation of the £20,000 Discretionary Payment fund for 2025/26 to top up Council Tax Support awards in appropriate cases.

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  • Localised Council Tax Support Scheme 2025/26