Decision details

To agree a revised CTS scheme which dovetails with Universal Credit and supports easier application by users

Resolved to RECOMMEND:  (to Council)

That

(1)          the proposed income banded scheme for Council Tax Support claimants in receipt of Universal Credit for the financial year 2020/21 and beyond subject to annual review be approved;

(2)          the existing Council Tax Support Scheme be retained for all other claimants not in receipt of UC until the rollout of Universal Credit in Harrow was complete;

(3)          the proposed income banded scheme should also benefit from £400k of extra investment.

[Call in does not apply to the decisions above as they are reserved to full Council].

RESOLVED:  That the Council Tax Exceptional Hardship Policy, as set out at appendix E to the report, be approved.

Reason for Decision:  The Council had carried out a wide consultation to ensure that residents within Harrow were given the opportunity to give their views and help shape a future Council Tax Support Scheme.  Feedback from the consultation had informed the recommendation to Cabinet.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.