Council Tax Reduction
As part of Central Governments Welfare reform Local Authorities
must form a local policy for Council Tax Reduction, which will
replace Council Tax Benefits with effect from the 1st April
2013.
The Task and Finish review group, which consists of seven
non-executive members, will be working in parallel with the
Executive Board.
The ambitions of the Task and Finish review are:
To contribute towards the development of the policy in a timely
manner to hopefully prevent Overview and Scrutiny causing any delay
to the process of Council agreeing a policy and
To ensure the process that South Somerset District Council uses to
formulate the policy is well-evidenced takes account of members'
views and is open and transparent.
The policy is both fair and has the minimum impact that is
achievable given the criteria for the people of South
Somerset.
The policy includes adequate measures to provide stability to the
recipients of Council Tax Support.
To ensure the recipients' of Council Tax Benefit are given
appropriate notice and good guidance through the transition
period.
Ensure the Council agrees to monitor the outcome of the policy and
routinely reviews the policy to ensure it is fit for purpose and
effective.
To assist in the timely completion of a draft policy, to prevent
any financial or reputational risks to South Somerset District
Council.
If you would like any further information relating to this review,
please contact Jo Gale - Overview and Scrutiny Manager, e-mail:
joanna.gale@southsomerset.gov.uk, Telephone: 01935 462077 |