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Title:
East Suffolk Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) for 2022/23
Details:
Report of the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Resources
Implementation Date (not before):
Tue 4 Jan 2022
Implementation Date Notes:
To review the 2021/22 Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) and consider options for the scheme for 2022/23.
Department:
Financial Services, Corporate Performance & Risk Management
Include Item on Forward Plan:
No
Estimated Cost:
Not Applicable
Is the Decision Maker Aware of the Decision:
Yes
Is the Head of Services Aware of the Decision:
Yes
Is Decision County Wide:
Yes
Would the recommended decision be contrary to the budget and policy framework:
No
Budget Provision:
These proposed changes are expected to streamline a customer journey; provide certainty and consistency of entitlement; reduced information requirements for customers; and enhance the use of DWP and HMRC data.
Documents to be Given to Decision Maker:
Each year the Council is required to review its Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS). Anglia Revenues Partnership (ARP) carried out the annual review of the 2021 scheme and a range of options were considered by the Cabinet at its meeting on 7 September 2021. Cabinet approved that a consultation be undertaken on the following proposed amendments to the East Suffolk Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) for 2022/23:
- Reducing the capital threshold from £16,000 to £10,000 and abolishing tariff income.
- Introducing a fixed rate reduction of £7.40 for non-dependants.
- Further streamlining the claim process.
- Increasing the tolerance for Universal Credit data re-assessments from £65 per month to £100 per month
Decision Proposed:
That the Proposed East Suffolk Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) for 2022/23 attached as Appendix C of report ES/1001, incorporating the proposals outlined in this report, be recommended to Full Council.
Decision Conclusion:
None.
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Wards
Aldeburgh and Leiston; Beccles and Worlingham; Bungay and Wainford; Carlford and Fynn Valley; Carlton and Whitton; Carlton Colville; Deben; Eastern Felixstowe; Framlingham; Gunton and St Margarets; Halesworth and Blything; Harbour and Normanston; Kelsale and Yoxford; Kesgrave; Kessingland; Kirkley and Pakefield; Lothingland; Martlesham and Purdis Farm; Melton; Orwell and Villages; Oulton Broad; Rendlesham and Orford; Rushmere St Andrew; Saxmundham; Southwold; Western Felixstowe; Wickham Market; Woodbridge; Wrentham, Wangford and Westleton
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| 20/12/2021 15:27:40 | Matt Makin | Business Item Created | |
| 20/12/2021 15:27:40 | Matt Makin | Committee Added | Cabinet |
| 20/12/2021 15:27:40 | Matt Makin | Meeting Added | 04/01/2022 6:30PM |
| 20/12/2021 15:31:16 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Aldeburgh and Leiston |
| 20/12/2021 15:31:16 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Beccles and Worlingham |
| 20/12/2021 15:31:16 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Bungay and Wainford |
| 20/12/2021 15:31:16 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Carlford and Fynn Valley |
| 20/12/2021 15:31:16 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Carlton and Whitton |
| 20/12/2021 15:31:16 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Carlton Colville |
| 20/12/2021 15:31:16 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Deben |
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