12 Local Council Tax Support Scheme proposals 2022/23 PDF 356 KB
To consider the Local Council Tax Support Scheme proposals for 2022/23.
Decision:
RESOLVED that:
· the Local Council Tax Support Scheme proposals for consultation for 2022/23 are set on the same basis as 2021/22:
· the contribution rate is frozen for the seventh consecutive year at 12.5%.
· the Council continues to protect Vulnerable and Disabled Residents and Carer’s on a low income.
Minutes:
Councillor Hargreaves presented the report regarding the Local Council Tax Support Scheme (LCTS) for 2022-23. He said for the seventh year running the Council was proposing to retain the 12.5% contribution rate, the lowest percentage contribution of any Local Authority in Essex, and to continue to protect vulnerable and disabled residents and carer’s on a low income. If the proposal was approved, the consultation would be carried out in July and August. He said there were planned improvements to the consultation this year.
RESOLVED that:
I. the Local Council Tax Support Scheme proposals for consultation for 2022/23 are set on the same basis as 2021/22:
II. the contribution rate is frozen for the seventh consecutive year at 12.5%.
III. the Council continues to protect Vulnerable and Disabled Residents and Carer’s on a low income.