Decision
Analysis
outcome: The proposed scheme was approved by the Council and powers were delegated to the Strategic Director Resources and Digital to implement the scheme.
summary: The decision at stake is the recommendation of a Local Council Tax Support Scheme for the year 2025/26.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to recommend a Local Council Tax Support Scheme for the year 2025/26.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial support for Council Tax claimants and funding reductions for the Council.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council Tax support claimants", "Council Finances"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://gateshead.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=895
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: Consideration was given to a report which requested Cabinet to recommend to Council a Local Council Tax Support Scheme for the year 2025/26. RESOLVED (i) Council be recommended to approve the proposed scheme as set out in the report and delegate powers to the Strategic Director Resources and Digital to provide regulations to give effect to the scheme including publishing full details online The above decision has been made for the following reasons: (i) To meet the statutory requirements of the Local Government Finance Act 2012 in relation to the establishment of a framework for Localised Council Tax Support (ii) To mitigate the impact of the increased cost of living on Council Tax support claimants (iii) To mitigate the impact of funding reductions on Council Finances (iv) To support the Council’s “Thrive” agenda
Date of Decision: November 19, 2024