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Report of the Corporate Director of Resources.

Resolved to RECOMMEND:  (to Council)  

That there was no need to review the Council Tax Support (CTS) Scheme for 2016/17 financial year and that the existing CTS scheme, as previously adopted by full Council, for the 2016/17 financial year, be continued with.

RESOLVED:  That it be noted that the Council Tax Support (CTS) Scheme met the Council’s statutory duties and required no changes.

Reason for Decision:  The current CTS scheme was based upon retaining the initial provisions for two consecutive financial years, 2013/14 and 2014/15, so long as key conditions remained unchanged.  Thereafter, the Scheme was to be reviewed annually.

There had been no significant fundamental changes, either in caseload, demographics or the economy, which would require the Council to consider reviewing or replacing the scheme as determined by full Council.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  None.

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

[Call-in does not apply, as the decision is reserved to Council.]