Issue - meetings
Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme
Meeting: 12/12/2018 - Cabinet (Item 6)
6 Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme 
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Report of Head of Finance (Copy herewith)
Additional documents:
- 18-12-03 CTRS VII - Cabinet Report (Appendix A - Specific Protection), item 6
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- 18-12-03 CTRS VII - Cabinet Report (Appendix B - Consultation), item 6
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- 18-12-03 CTRS VII - EIA (Appendix C), item 6
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Decision:
1. Cabinet approved the recommendation for the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) to remain at a 35% reduction in 2019/20.
2. Cabinet recommended the CTRS for approval at Council on the 14th January 2019.
Minutes:
Councillor Eldred submitted his report and elaborated thereon and noted that he was content with the current rate being continued in to the next financial year.
Councillor Stone stated that she was relieved that the rate would be continuing but questioned the collection rate.
The Chief Finance Officer reported that in-year collections of Council Tax from the Council Tax Reduction (CTR) cohort as of the 31st August 2018 for CTR claimants was 39.93%. He explained that this figure was due to the fact that the Council had collected a little more than initially anticipated.
RESOLVED:
1. That the recommendation for the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) to remain at a 35% reduction in 2019/20 be approved.
2. That Cabinet recommend the CTRS for approval at Council on the 14th January 2019.
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