Issue - meetings

To consider a report by the Lead Member for Finance.

The Committee considered a report by the Lead Member for Finance on the Local Council Tax Support scheme for Dorset Council.  The Shadow Overview and Scrutiny Committee consideration of the report was acknowledged, which recommended that Option B be adopted, with the amendment that the maximum support provided to those that are not protected be limited to 91.5%.

The recommendation of the Shadow Overview and Scrutiny Committee had been considered by the Budget Working Group who confirmed that the maximum support at 90% was appropriate.  Cllr Colin Huckle proposed that the level should be 91.5% but the proposal was not seconded. However, it was confirmed that his would be reviewed again periodically.

On being put to the vote the recommendation detailed within the Lead Member’s report was agreed.

Decision

That Shadow Executive recommend to the Shadow Authority that Option B (aligned scheme with a maximum support for those of working age (not protected) limited to 90%) be adopted as the Local Council Tax Support scheme for Dorset Council.

Reason for Decision

To help ensure that the Dorset Council Local Council Tax Support scheme treats claimants consistently, was clear to understand and was easy to administer.