Issue - meetings

Councillor Knight moved the item and confirmed that the changes had been  reviewed by the Scrutiny Committee and had been subject to public consultation. The item was seconded by Councillor De Mierre who reiterated the amount of consultation undertaken by the Revenues and Benefits team with key stakeholders.

Discussion was held regarding ways to protect those who may be negatively affected by the proposed changes, and the minimum income floor for the self-employed. It was confirmed that Officers will be in contact with those who are self-employed to provide advise before any changes are implemented. Regarding residents facing difficulty, the Council will always look for other options to assist, and Members were encouraged to refer anyone in difficulty to the Revenues and Benefits team in order for them to pro-actively help.

The Chairman took Members to the recommendations which were agreed.

RESOLVED

That Council:

(a) Adopts the Banded Income approach to its Council Tax Support Scheme for 2020/21 and other changes for people of working age as set out at Appendix B; and

(b) Authorises the Head of Corporate Resources in collaboration with the Customer Services Portfolio Holder to make minor textual amendments and any relevant changes required by amendments to Prescribed Regulations introduced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) for 2020/21.