To set out the statutory process to follow to make changes to the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
To set out the financial implications and risks of changing from the current 2021/22 80% scheme to a 100% scheme, remove the Minimum Income Floor and the £5.00 minimum award.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/05/2021
Decision due: 10 Jun 2021 by Lewes District Council Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Zoe Nicholson, Leader of the Council and Leader of the Green Group Zoe.Nicholson@lewes.gov.uk
Lead director: Director of Service Delivery
Department: Service Delivery
Contact: Bill McCafferty, Lead for Income Maximisation and Welfare Email: bill.mccafferty@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk Tel: (01323) 415171.
Consultation process
Policy and Performance Advisory Committee (if requested)