Decision details

Council Tax Discounts Review (R&G18)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The Council tax discount scheme includes provision for reductions in liability for properties which are unoccupied. The discount awarded is a local decision , reducing the level of discount would increase income.

Decision:

The Cabinet considered and noted the outcome of a review of the Council Tax Discounts Scheme and authorised the Borough Treasurer to undertake a public consultation exercise to include Options 1 to 3 as set out in the report.

Alternative options considered:

None

Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: EIA will be carried out

Decision Reference: CAB122

Declarations or conflicts of Interest: None

Forward Plan Reference: R&G18

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Although not a legal requirement consultation will be carried out with Council Tax payers and stakeholders such as social landlords.

Contact: Alison Blount, Corporate and Support Services Email: alison.blount@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 474 5107.

Report author: Alison Blount

Publication date: 03/10/2018

Date of decision: 02/10/2018

Decided at meeting: 02/10/2018 - Cabinet

Effective from: 10/10/2018

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