Issue details

Proposal to change the Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2017

Seeks agreement for changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme with effect from April which include:-
Closer alignment of our CTR scheme with Housing Benefits & other national benefits
Address potential shortfalls in funding due to reduction in central government income and to
Improve the administration process.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2016

Decision due: 13 Dec 2016 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cllr Dick Tonge, Cabinet Member for Finance richard.tonge@wiltshire.gov.uk

Lead director: Becky Hellard (Director - Finance and Procurement)

Department: Resources

Consultation process

The changes have been the subject of a public consultation, conducted via the council's internet.

Consultees

Staff, Precepting authorities, those in receipt of council tax reduction, voluntary sector and residential social landlords

Agenda items

Documents

  • Proposal to change the Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2017  

Background papers

  • Proposal to change the Council Tax Reduction Scheme 2017