Decision details

Purpose of Report: to provide details of the impact of the changes approved at Cabinet on 6th November 2012 as requested by the Leader of the Council.

Members are asked to consider the impact and value of any additional council tax collected and consider any further amendments to the exemptions.

Resolved:  That Cabinet agree to:

i)          Apply 100% liability in respect of Class C properties, from the current 50% liability.

ii)        Approve that any additional income from the technical changes to council tax be reserved in the first place to cover potential increases in benefits expenditure, with further consideration at time of budget setting.

iii)    Leave the level of council tax support as at present. 

Reasons:     i)     To increase the amount of council tax liability in   respect of council tax exemptions in 2014/15.

ii)        To ensure cost pressures related to council tax benefits are managed, and to consider any additional income against the Councils overall financial position.

iii)              To set the level of council tax support for 2014/15.