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