Cabinet received a report following the consultation on the proposals made at the meeting held on 16 December 2013.
The report made a recommendation to Full Council on the Council Tax Support Scheme to be implemented in Peterborough.
Cabinet considered the report and RESOLVED to:
1. Recommend to the meeting of Full Council on 29 January 2014 that the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2014/15 should be the same as for the current year, keeping the reduction in benefit for working age claimants at 30%; and
2. Approve the adoption of the Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB) good practice protocol for council tax collection.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significantly affecting two or more electoral wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/12/2013
Decision due: 20 Jan 2014 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Resources
Lead director: Executive Director Corporate Services
Department: Corporate Services
Contact: Steven Pilsworth, Service Director Financial Services 01733 384564 Email: Steven.Pilsworth@peterborough.gov.uk Tel: 01733 384564.
Consultation process
Relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Relevant Scrutiny Committee: Strong and Supportive Scrutiny Committee
Meeting Open to Public: Yes