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Council Tax Support Scheme - KEY/10JAN14/02

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.

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Relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Relevant Scrutiny Committee: Strong and Supportive Scrutiny Committee

Meeting Open to Public: Yes

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