URL: https://democracy.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1187

Decision Maker: Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet, Eastbourne Borough Council Full Council

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To approve the local council tax reduction scheme and agree any amendments as necessary. It is a legal requirement that the council approve the scheme annually.

Content: To approve the local council tax reduction scheme and agree any amendments as necessary. It is a legal requirement that the council approve the scheme annually. Recommended to Full Council (Budget and Policy Framework): 1)    That Cabinet recommends to Full Council that the 2025/26 Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme is adopted as the 2026/27 scheme. This is subject to any changes announced in the budget due on 26 November 2025 and annual DWP welfare benefit uprating due in January 2026. 2)    That Cabinet recommends to Full Council that, subject to Full Council adoption of the Scheme, the Assistant Director Revenues and Benefits be delegated authority:   (a)      To Implement the Scheme, such delegated authority to include any measures necessary for or incidental to its management and administration; and (b)      If necessary, and in accordance with paragraph 2.3, to amend the Scheme in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Community Wealth Building. (Key decision): 3)    That additional funding of £200k is made available to ensure support is available to the most financially vulnerable claimants from April 2026.

Date of Decision: December 10, 2025