Issue details

Council Tax Discretionary Relief Policy for Foster Carers, Supported Lodgings Providers and Shared Lives Carers

As part of the Council’s priority activity to protect vulnerable people, and to support the recruitment and retention of foster carers for children in care, Supported Lodgings providers and Shared Lives carers, Cabinet is asked to consider this provision of exemption from paying Council Tax for approved carers of these types.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Policy Framework Change;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/03/2019

Decision due: 14 May 2019 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cllr Laura Mayes, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Education, and Skills laura.mayes@wiltshire.gov.uk

Lead director: Vacant (Corporate Director - People)

Department: Families and Children

Contact: Matthew Turner, Service Manager - Placement Services Email: matthew.turner@wiltshire.gov.uk Tel: 01225 712541, Lynn Wheeler, Business Support Officer Email: Lynn.Wheeler@wiltshire.gov.uk Tel: 01225 713235.

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Documents

  • Council Tax Discretionary Relief Policy for Foster Carers, Supported Lodgings Providers and Shared Lives Carers