Council Tax Support Consultation

Summary of proposed changes to the Local Council Tax Support (CTS) scheme

We are proposing the following changes to the CTS scheme:

• Increase the maximum level of support for all residents of working age to 100% of their council tax bill, by removing the 25% minimum payment and the cap at band D.
• Extend the time limit for working age residents to apply for CTS to three months, in line with the time limit for residents of pension age.

These changes would mean that about 1,000 residents with the lowest incomes in the borough would get lower council tax bills. About 700 of these residents would move to zero council tax bills, saving them about £300 a year.

Please take a few minutes to complete our consultation survey and let us know your thoughts on the proposed changes.

The consultation closes on 24 November 2023 (midnight).