Agenda item

It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that Council:

(1)          Notes the consultation responses relating to the Localised Council Tax Support Scheme for 2021/22.

(2)          Notes the proposed options to the core element of the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2020/21, as set out in section 6 and paragraph 6.5 of the report, and agrees setting a capital reduction rate of £6,000.

(3)          Agrees the proposed change to the Council Tax technical premium as set out in section 6 paragraph 6.6 of the report, that from 1 April 2021 any property empty over ten years will receive a premium of 300%, incurring a 400% charge.

(4)          Approves the continuation of the £20,000 Exceptional Hardship Fund for 2021/22 to top up Council Tax Support awards in appropriate cases.

(5)          Does not support, at this time, the request from the Police and Crime Commissioner to implement a Council Tax exemption for Special Constables.