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Report of the Executive Director (Resources, Environment and Cultural Services) on the intention to continue with the same scheme in 2018/19.

Report of the Executive Director (Resources, Environment and Cultural Services) on the intention to continue with the same scheme in 2018/19.

The Cabinet considered the continuation of the localised Council Tax Support Scheme into 2018/19.

The scheme was introduced in 2013 and a number of changes made for the 2017/18 financial year to bring the scheme into line with the housing benefit regulations.

The scheme fully protected pensioners and families with children under five, as well as certain other vulnerable claimants. For others, the assessed entitlement was calculated on 75% of the Council Tax bill.

Consultation had taken place with Hertfordshire County Council and the Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner on the intention to continue with the same scheme and the County Council had responded in agreement. 

RESOLVED:

That the Cabinet recommends to the Council that the localised Council Tax support scheme continue in 2018/19 to help people on low/no income to receive a reduction on their Council Tax.