Summary
This report will provide details of a proposal to consult on proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2018/2019.
The proposed changes relate to the full roll out of Universal Credit and amendments made by the Government to the pensioner Council Tax Reduction Scheme and Housing Benefit regulations means that changes are needed to the working age scheme to keep it line with the pensioner scheme and other welfare reforms.
Access to Information
The report together with any other documents being considered (unless they contain exempt information) will be available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk If you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please also contact Democratic Services.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/06/2017
Decision due: 11 Jul 2017 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Rupert Turpin rupert.turpin@medway.gov.uk
Lead director: Phil Watts
Department: Business Support Department
Contact: Jon Poulson, Revenues and Benefits Contract Manager Email: jon.poulson@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 333700.
Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee:: Business Support