Decision details

It was resolved to recommend the following to the Full Council  –

·      To approve the amendment to the Council Tax Discretionary Relief Policy to introduce a 100% discount for households with a terminally ill occupant, in accordance with Section 13A of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.

·      To implement the policy from 1 April 2026, ensuring that application processes and documentation (including SR1 certification) are in place.

·      To delegate authority to the Revenues and Benefits Manager to administer the scheme and make any minor operational adjustments required.

·      To monitor and review the impact of the policy after 12 months and report findings to the Executive.