Council Tax Support scheme consultation

Option 1

Retain the scheme in its current form

Key points: 

Working age vulnerable 

  • £5.00 per week minimum
  • £16,000 Capital limit
  • Maximum eligible council tax 90% of Council Tax Band D
  • Variable non dependant deductions 
  • No entitlement for those in Council Tax Band F, G or H

In addition, for those in receipt of Universal Credit 

  • £3.25 deminimis 
  • £5.00 per week out of work non dependant deduction
  • £10.00 per week out of work non dependant deduction
  • No additional earnings disregard 

Working age other

  • £5.00 per week minimum
  • £10,000 Capital limit
  • Maximum eligible council tax 80% of Council Tax Band D
  • Variable non dependant deductions 
  • No entitlement for those in Council Tax Band F, G or H

In addition, for those in receipt of Universal Credit 

  • £3.25 deminimis 
  • £5.00 per week out of work non dependant deduction
  • £10.00 per week out of work non dependant deduction

Consultation Timeline

Consultation opens on 16 July 2024 and closes on 15 September 2024

Outline drawings of people

Drop in Sessions at Civic Centre

29 July 2024 - 12:30 to 15:30 and 2 September 2024 - 10:00 to 13:00

Citizens panel