Agenda item

(a)  To continue in 2019-20 with the current Council Tax Support Scheme, as adopted by Slough Borough Council for the 2018-19 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 agreed.

The Lead Member for Corporate Finance & Housing and the Director of Finance & Resources introduced a report that sought approval of the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2019-20.

The Council was required to approve the scheme annually and it was proposed that the scheme for the current year be continued, with the relevant upratings.  The scheme was last fully reviewed in 2016/17 and had taken account of changes to welfare benefits.  Any significant changes would require a consultation and it was intended to carry out a further fundamental review during 2019/20.

The Cabinet agreed that the scheme was important in providing support to vulnerable people in Slough and commented that the level of support was consistent with that provided in previous years.  The scheme detailed in Appendix A was therefore approved.

Resolved –

(a)  To continue in 2019-20 with the current Council Tax Support Scheme, as adopted by Slough Borough Council for the 2018-19 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 agreed.