Agenda item

(a)  To continue with the Council Tax Support Scheme adopted by Slough Borough Council for the 2016-17 financial year and uprate the relevant premiums, applicable amounts, non dependant deductions and to reflect the changes in the housing benefits regulations as defined in the scheme in line with the statement from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).

(b)  That the Council Tax Support scheme as detailed in appendix A to the report be approved.

The Leader of the Council and the Assistant Director Finance & Strategy introduced a report which sought approval of the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2017-18.

There had been a major review of the scheme for the 2016-17 financial year and it was proposed that this scheme be continued for 2017-18, with the annual uprating of relevant premiums, applicable amounts, non-dependent deductions and appropriate welfare benefit changes.  The Cabinet agreed the scheme as set out in Appendix A to the report, and noted that the scheme would be fully reviewed again for 2018-19.

Resolved –

(a)  To continue with the Council Tax Support Scheme adopted by Slough Borough Council for the 2016-17 financial year and uprate the relevant premiums, applicable amounts, non dependant deductions and to reflect the changes in the housing benefits regulations as defined in the scheme in line with the statement from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).

(b)  That the Council Tax Support scheme as detailed in appendix A to the report be approved.