Decision details

a)  That the Council Tax Support Scheme, as set out in Annex D of the report, be adopted subject to any textual amendments made by the Chief Executive and Section 151 Officer that may be required following publication of the new Regulations.

b)  That the Council Tax Base reflect the changes arising from the adoption of the Support Scheme.

c)  That authority to determine the final Council Tax Base for 2013/14 be delegated to the Chief Executive and Section 151 Officer following the publication of the new Regulations.

d)  That the existing discretionary powers with the Council Tax and Business Rate Scheme continue to operate with the new Council Tax Support Scheme.

e)  That a comprehensive communications and advice strategy be developed for the Council Tax Support Scheme to assist council tax payers.