Issue details

Council Tax Support Scheme 2024/25

The Council is seeking to make significant changes to the working age Council Tax Support scheme from 01 April 2024.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: High level of public interest;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/10/2023

Decision due: 7 Dec 2023 by Council

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Housing and Finance

Lead director: Director of Finance

Contact: Lorraine Woolcock Email: lorraine.woolcock@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Online survey on Engagement HQ. You can access the consultation on our Engagement HQ site here: https://yoursay.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax-support-scheme-2024-consultation
Letters with a paper copy of the survey to a sample of stakeholders with half going to those in receipt of Council Tax Support and half to local Council Taxpayers
Social media / website / attendance at events
Members briefing

One Torbay

Consultees

Residents, welfare groups, social landlords and the voluntary sector

If you want to make representations contact:: Alison Whittaker, telephone (01803) 207221, email Alison.Whittaker@torbay.gov.uk, address Torbay Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus. Torquay, TQ1 3DR