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Status:
Implemented
Business Item
East Suffolk Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2022/23
Ref.
ES/0862
Is a Key Decision:
Yes
Decision Type:
Committee
Decision Maker:
Cabinet
Date of Decision
Tue 7 Sep 2021
Show on Forward Plan
Yes
Description
Report of the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Resources
Matter for Decision (to consider...)

That Cabinet approve 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.

Service Area
Financial Services, Corporate Performance & Risk Management
Service Area 2
Not Applicable
Contact for Background Papers:
None.
Background Papers:
None.
Is Decision District Wide
Yes
Decision Made

 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.

Reason for Decision
To improve the customer journey and reduce customer contact and the burden of evidence requirement, specifically the following:
- Reducing the capital threshold to £10,000 and abolishing tariff income
- Introducing a fixed rate deduction of £7.40 for non-passported non-dependants 
- Streamlining the claim process
- Increasing tolerance for Universal Credit data re-assessments 
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected
Options 1, 2 and 3 within report.  
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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Date & Time CreatedUser Full NameStatus DescriptionDetails
 Page 3 of 5, items 21 to 30 of 47.
18/08/2021 10:19:29Nicola WottonWard AddedMartlesham and Purdis Farm
18/08/2021 10:19:29Nicola WottonWard AddedMelton
18/08/2021 10:19:29Nicola WottonWard AddedOrwell and Villages
18/08/2021 10:19:29Nicola WottonWard AddedOulton Broad
18/08/2021 10:19:29Nicola WottonWard AddedRendlesham and Orford
18/08/2021 10:19:29Nicola WottonWard AddedRushmere St Andrew
18/08/2021 10:19:29Nicola WottonWard AddedSaxmundham
18/08/2021 10:19:29Nicola WottonWard AddedSouthwold
18/08/2021 10:19:29Nicola WottonWard AddedWestern Felixstowe
18/08/2021 10:19:29Nicola WottonWard AddedWickham Market

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