DECISION

1.    To agree that the existing LCTRS remains for 2018/19 including the hardship provision in the scheme

2.    To note the package of support that has been put in place for self-employed residents and disabled non-dependants.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, RESOURCES (Z. COOKE)

(Head of Benefit Services (S. Hill)

Councillor David Edgar, Cabinet Member for Resources, introduced the report. He explained that it was proposed to retain the existing Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) unchanged since last year.

It was noted that there had been some concern about some self-employed local residents and that any in financial hardship were encouraged to contact the Council who could then review the situation. There was also a ‘tackling poverty fund’ for those severely impacted when placed on Universal Credit.

The Mayor noted the proposals and the listed mitigation measures. He highlighted that the LCTRS was amongst the most generous in the country. He agreed the recommendations as set out.

RESOLVED

1.    To agree that the existing LCTRS remains for 2018/19 including the hardship provision in the scheme

2.    To note the package of support that has been put in place for self-employed residents and disabled non-dependants.