Agenda item

(a)  That the Council Tax Support Scheme adopted by Slough Borough Council be continued for the 2017-18 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 Director of Finance & Resources introduced a report which sought approval of the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2018-19.

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 the next year, with the annual uprating of relevant premiums, applicable amounts, non-dependent deductions and appropriate welfare benefit changes.  In view of the roll out of Universal Credit in Slough, Members highlighted the possible increased need for support and agreed that the relevant schemes and support should be monitored and adjusted if required.  The Cabinet agreed the scheme as set out in Appendix A to the report.

Resolved –

(a)  That the Council Tax Support Scheme adopted by Slough Borough Council be continued for the 2017-18 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.