The Cabinet Member is recommended to approve:
1. That the draft 2015/16 Council Tax Support Scheme for consultation is one with an overall reduction of 40% (compared to the current level of 30%)
2. The approach to consultation outlined in this report, including the alternative options of:
· Keeping the reduction at 30%
· A reduction of 35%
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/10/2014
Decision due: October 2014 by Cabinet Member for Resources
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Resources
Lead director: Executive Director Corporate Services
Department: Corporate Services
Contact: Steven Pilsworth, Service Director Financial Services Email: steven.pilsworth@peterborough.gov.uk; Tel: 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: n/a