Decision details

To make recommendations for the Revenues and Benefits policy framework for 2023-24.

Agreed:-

1.1    That approval is given to the Revenues and Benefits policy framework for 2023-24 as follows:

Appendix 1 - Corporate Debt Recovery Policy

Appendix 2 - Council Tax Award of Discount Policy

Appendix 3 - Council Tax Discretionary Reduction Policy

Appendix 4 - Flood Relief Policy

Appendix 5 - Discretionary Housing Payments Policy

Appendix 6 - Local Welfare Provision Policy

Appendix 7 - Non-Domestic Rate Hardship Relief Policy

Appendix 8 - Non-Domestic Rates Discretionary Rate Relief Policy

1.2    That the Director of Finance - Section 151 Officer in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources be authorised to make necessary changes to the policies during 2023-24 due to the Cost of Living crisis.

1.3    That Cabinet Recommend Council approve the Council Tax Award of Discount Policy as set out in appendix 2.