Cabinet considered the report and:
1. Considered the consultation on the council tax support scheme;
2. Noted the continuation of the discretionary council tax hardship policy; and
3. Recommended to the meeting of Council on 25 January 2017 a Local Council Tax Support scheme for Peterborough that contains the following local components:
a) No change to the existing scheme reduction of 30% for all eligible working age claimants
b) Aligns the Council Tax Support Scheme to Housing Benefit rules making it less complicated for claimants.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/10/2016
Decision due: 16 Jan 2017 by Cabinet
Lead director: John Harrison
Department: Corporate Services
Contact: Steven Pilsworth, Service Director Financial Services Email: Steven.pilsworth@peterborough.gov.uk, 01733 384564 Email: Steven.Pilsworth@peterborough.gov.uk Tel: 01733 384564.
Consultation process
Relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Relevant Scrutiny Committee: Growth, Environment & Resources