Decision

The Cabinet has decided to approve the consultation to retain the current Council Tax Support Scheme for 2027/28 without uprating in line with DWP.

Analysis

outcome: The decision was to approve the consultation to retain the current scheme without uprating in line with DWP.

summary: The decision at stake is whether to retain the current Council Tax Support Scheme for 2027/28.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the consultation to retain the current Council Tax Support Scheme for 2027/28 without uprating in line with DWP.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial support for residents and could impact households.

affected_stakeholders: ["Residents", "Local Council", "Department for Work and Pension"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://democracy.boston.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2356

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To agree consultation option for the local Council Tax Support Scheme, 2027/28.

Content: To agree consultation option for the local Council Tax Support Scheme, 2027/28. Resolved:   That the consultation to retain the current scheme, updated in line with the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) annual up-ratings for 2027/28, be approved. ·         Following a fundamental review, changes were implemented from April 2025 and further refined from April 2026. The current scheme provides an affordable level of support while recognising the ongoing impact of the cost of living on residents. Continuing the current scheme would ensure stability and consistency for affected households. ·         To retain the current scheme, as is, without uprating in line with DWP.

Date of Decision: June 24, 2026