Decision details

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Corporate Finance & Governance Portfolio Holder

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

That a delegation of power be given to the Council's Section 151 Officer to put in place the necessary arrangements to deliver the Government's Council Tax Hardship Scheme.

Reasons for the decision:

To deliver reductions of up to £150 to council tax bills in 2020/21 for working age claimants who are receiving support under the Council's LCTS scheme as set out in Government guidance.

 

(Further decisions may be required to extend the scheme over the coming days / weeks).

Alternative options considered:

None available.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Publication date: 26/03/2020

Date of decision: 24/03/2020