Decision details

Council Tax Support Fund

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Finance, Corporate Services and Sustainability and Deputy Leader, Director of Finance

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To request approval from Cabinet Member for Finance and Low Carbon for the proposed approach in relation to Council Tax Support Fund.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:To apply Council Tax reductions of up to £25 as directed by Central Government to current CTR recipients ahead of annual billing and to continue to provide the reduction to new CTR recipients throughout the 2023/24 financial year.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - To apply Council Tax reductions of up to £25 as directed by Central Government to current CTR recipients ahead of annual billing and to continue to provide the reduction to new CTR recipients throughout the 2023/24 financial year. Awards to be monitored throughout the year with remaining funds to be used to supplement the Exceptional Hardship Payment (EHP) scheme.
Option 2 - To apply Council Tax reductions of up to £25 as directed by Central Government to current CTR recipients ahead of annual billing and to use all remaining funds to supplement the Exceptional Hardship Payment (EHP) scheme.

Alternative options considered:

Option 2

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Internal consultation with Finance and Legal Officers

Contact: Adam Parsey, Revenues Client Manager Email: adam.parsey@oldham.gov.uk Email: adam.parsey@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 10/05/2023

Date of decision: 02/03/2023

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