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Status:
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Business Item
East Suffolk Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) 2026/27
Date of Decision
Tue 2 Dec 2025
Description
Report of the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Resources and Value for Money
Matter for Decision (to consider...)
To consider the review of the 2025/26 scheme and the options and recommendations for the 2026/27 scheme to take effect from 1 April 2026.
Service Area
Financial Services, Corporate Performance & Risk Management
Service Area 2
Not Applicable
Is Decision District Wide
Yes
Decision Made
That Cabinet approved:
1. No change to the minimum 8.5% contribution level in the East Suffolk Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) for 2026/27
Reason for Decision
Each year the Council is required to review its Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme and to advise on proposed changes and options for the forthcoming financial year. This report considers the review of the 2025/26 scheme and the options and recommendations for the 2026/27 scheme to take effect from 1 April 2026
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected
The options for the 2026/27 LCTRS scheme maximum benefit for working age claimants are:
1. To maintain the current maximum level of LCTRS discount for working age residents at 91.5%
2. To increase the maximum level of LCTRS discount for working age residents to 95%, and
3. To increase the maximum level of LCTRS discount for working age residents to 100%.
Any Declarations of Interest Declared
None
Any Dispensation Granted
None
Decision Criteria
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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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Decision History
| 19/11/2025 13:15:29 | Lorraine Fitch | Business Item Created | |
| 19/11/2025 13:15:29 | Lorraine Fitch | Committee Added | Cabinet |
| 19/11/2025 13:15:29 | Lorraine Fitch | Meeting Added | 02/12/2025 6:00PM |
| 19/11/2025 13:39:18 | Lorraine Fitch | Ward Added | Aldeburgh and Leiston |
| 19/11/2025 13:39:18 | Lorraine Fitch | Ward Added | Beccles and Worlingham |
| 19/11/2025 13:39:18 | Lorraine Fitch | Ward Added | Bungay and Wainford |
| 19/11/2025 13:39:18 | Lorraine Fitch | Ward Added | Carlford and Fynn Valley |
| 19/11/2025 13:39:18 | Lorraine Fitch | Ward Added | Carlton and Whitton |
| 19/11/2025 13:39:18 | Lorraine Fitch | Ward Added | Carlton Colville |
| 19/11/2025 13:39:18 | Lorraine Fitch | Ward Added | Deben |
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