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Business Item
East Suffolk Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2022/23
Date of Decision
Tue 7 Sep 2021
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
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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Decision History
| 18/08/2021 10:18:52 | Nicola Wotton | Business Item Created | |
| 18/08/2021 10:18:52 | Nicola Wotton | Committee Added | Cabinet |
| 18/08/2021 10:18:52 | Nicola Wotton | Meeting Added | 07/09/2021 6:30PM |
| 18/08/2021 10:19:29 | Nicola Wotton | Ward Added | Aldeburgh and Leiston |
| 18/08/2021 10:19:29 | Nicola Wotton | Ward Added | Beccles and Worlingham |
| 18/08/2021 10:19:29 | Nicola Wotton | Ward Added | Bungay and Wainford |
| 18/08/2021 10:19:29 | Nicola Wotton | Ward Added | Carlford and Fynn Valley |
| 18/08/2021 10:19:29 | Nicola Wotton | Ward Added | Carlton and Whitton |
| 18/08/2021 10:19:29 | Nicola Wotton | Ward Added | Carlton Colville |
| 18/08/2021 10:19:29 | Nicola Wotton | Ward Added | Deben |
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