1.         To agree the proposed Council Tax Support scheme asthe replacement to Council Tax Benefit from April 2013. (The draft scheme is published on the Council’s website)

2.         To note the results of the public consultation on the Council Tax Support scheme.

3.         To note that the scheme willneed to be agreed by fullCouncil.

4.         To note that adoption of the scheme will enable the council to apply for part of a £100m DCLG transition grant.

Action by:

SECTION 151 OFFICER, SERVICE HEAD – FINANCIAL SERVICES, RISK & ACCOUNTABILITY (A. FINCH)

(Claire Symonds – (Service Head Customer Access & ICT)

(Steve Hill – (Head of Benefits Services)