Issue - meetings

To provide an update on the current Local Council Tax Support Scheme (LCTS) and to seek agreement for the level of support to be provided.

The Scrutiny Commission gave consideration to this report on 8 December. An extract from the minutes of that meeting is attached.

Members received a report on the level of support provided by the Local Council Tax Support Scheme. It was noted that the Scrutiny Commission had recommended retaining the current level of support. It was moved by Councillor Hall and seconded by Councillor Surtees that the maximum level of support be maintained at 88%. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – the retention of the current level of maximum Council Tax support of 88% be approved.

To provide an update on the Local Council Tax Support Scheme and seek a recommendation on the future level of support.

An update on the Local Council Tax Support Scheme (LCTS) was provided to the Commission. It was noted that most other authorities in Leicestershire were recommending retention of the current maximum level of support. Members felt that we should be continuing to support the most vulnerable people and the current maximum level of 88% should be retained, as recommended by the Executive.

RESOLVED – Council be RECOMMENDED to retain the current maximum level of 88% support.