Decision details

Council Tax Reduction Scheme

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

The Portfolio Holder introduced the report which set out the Council’s new Council Tax Reduction Scheme from 1st April 2020. He said he was pleased to note the proposed amendments to the scheme following consultation and was proud that Ashford’s scheme offered an enhanced exceptional circumstances scheme and continued to be the only one in Kent that offered additional protection to the disabled and carers.

 

The Deputy Leader said it was also worth noting that from 1st April 2020 Kent County Council had agreed to reimburse Council Tax for care leavers for a three year period. Whilst a separate initiative, this was an important development that would financially support a number of people adjusting to the challenges of living independently for the first time.

 

Resolved:

 

That the new Council Tax Reduction Scheme be implemented from 1st April 2020.

 

Contact: Maria Stevens, Director - Customer, Technology and Finance Email: maria.stevens@ashford.gov.uk Tel: 01233 330547.

Publication date: 04/02/2020

Date of decision: 30/01/2020

Date comes into force if not called in: 13/02/2020

Call-in deadline date: 12/02/2020